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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.28, 69,437.22 and 16,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.28, 69,437.22 and 16,688.38 is: 25,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.28 : 69,437.22 = 16,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.28/69,437.22 = 16,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.28x = 69,437.22 × 16,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.28x = 1,158,794,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,794,713.50/46,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.68

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