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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.26, 69,413.52 and 16,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.26, 69,413.52 and 16,699.24 is: 25,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.26 : 69,413.52 = 16,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.26/69,413.52 = 16,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.26x = 69,413.52 × 16,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.26x = 1,159,153,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,153,029.72/46,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,043.68

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