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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294, 69,426.60 and 16,707.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294, 69,426.60 and 16,707.96 is: 25,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294 : 69,426.60 = 16,707.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294/69,426.60 = 16,707.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294x = 69,426.60 × 16,707.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294x = 1,159,976,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,976,855.74/46,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,056.74

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