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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,407.99, 69,611.90 and 16,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,407.99, 69,611.90 and 16,825.78 is: 25,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,407.99 : 69,611.90 = 16,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,407.99/69,611.90 = 16,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,407.99x = 69,611.90 × 16,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,407.99x = 1,171,274,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,274,166.72/46,407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.63

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