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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,294.91, 69,428.04 and 16,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,294.91, 69,428.04 and 16,709 is: 25,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,294.91 : 69,428.04 = 16,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,294.91/69,428.04 = 16,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,294.91x = 69,428.04 × 16,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,294.91x = 1,160,073,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,073,120.36/46,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.33

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