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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.52, 69,419.92 and 16,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.52, 69,419.92 and 16,703.52 is: 25,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.52 : 69,419.92 = 16,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.52/69,419.92 = 16,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.52x = 69,419.92 × 16,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.52x = 1,159,557,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,557,022.12/46,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.10

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