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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.08, 69,438.20 and 16,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.08, 69,438.20 and 16,730.78 is: 25,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.08 : 69,438.20 = 16,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.08/69,438.20 = 16,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.08x = 69,438.20 × 16,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.08x = 1,161,755,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,755,247.80/46,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,096.20

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