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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.91, 69,425.04 and 16,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.91, 69,425.04 and 16,707 is: 25,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.91 : 69,425.04 = 16,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.91/69,425.04 = 16,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.91x = 69,425.04 × 16,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.91x = 1,159,884,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,884,143.28/46,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.33

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