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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,295.91, 69,429.56 and 16,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,295.91, 69,429.56 and 16,709.99 is: 25,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,295.91 : 69,429.56 = 16,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,295.91/69,429.56 = 16,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,295.91x = 69,429.56 × 16,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,295.91x = 1,160,166,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,166,822.61/46,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.81

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