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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,377.98, 69,572.51 and 16,386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,377.98, 69,572.51 and 16,386.01 is: 24,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,377.98 : 69,572.51 = 16,386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,377.98/69,572.51 = 16,386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,377.98x = 69,572.51 × 16,386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,377.98x = 1,140,015,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,015,844.59/46,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.97

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