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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,290.91, 69,422.04 and 16,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,290.91, 69,422.04 and 16,705 is: 25,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,290.91 : 69,422.04 = 16,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,290.91/69,422.04 = 16,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,290.91x = 69,422.04 × 16,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,290.91x = 1,159,695,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,695,178.20/46,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.33

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