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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294.67, 69,427.64 and 16,708.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294.67, 69,427.64 and 16,708.65 is: 25,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294.67 : 69,427.64 = 16,708.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294.67/69,427.64 = 16,708.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294.67x = 69,427.64 × 16,708.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294.67x = 1,160,042,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,042,053.54/46,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.79

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