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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.60, 69,412.50 and 16,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.60, 69,412.50 and 16,698.60 is: 25,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.60 : 69,412.50 = 16,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.60/69,412.50 = 16,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.60x = 69,412.50 × 16,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.60x = 1,159,091,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,091,572.50/46,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.70

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