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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.59, 69,412.52 and 16,698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.59, 69,412.52 and 16,698.58 is: 25,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.59 : 69,412.52 = 16,698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.59/69,412.52 = 16,698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.59x = 69,412.52 × 16,698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.59x = 1,159,090,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,090,386.44/46,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.69

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