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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.94, 69,646.32 and 16,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.94, 69,646.32 and 16,848.72 is: 25,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.94 : 69,646.32 = 16,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.94/69,646.32 = 16,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.94x = 69,646.32 × 16,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.94x = 1,173,451,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,451,344.71/46,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,273.05

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