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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,347.06, 69,525.96 and 16,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,347.06, 69,525.96 and 16,778.82 is: 25,170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,347.06 : 69,525.96 = 16,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,347.06/69,525.96 = 16,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,347.06x = 69,525.96 × 16,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,347.06x = 1,166,563,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,563,568.17/46,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.17

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