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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.54, 69,416.88 and 16,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.54, 69,416.88 and 16,701.48 is: 25,047.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.54 : 69,416.88 = 16,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.54/69,416.88 = 16,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.54x = 69,416.88 × 16,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.54x = 1,159,364,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,364,632.98/46,287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.01

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