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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.39, 69,411.33 and 16,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.39, 69,411.33 and 16,695.28 is: 25,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.39 : 69,411.33 = 16,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.39/69,411.33 = 16,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.39x = 69,411.33 × 16,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.39x = 1,158,841,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,841,589.52/46,285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.88

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