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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.94, 69,674.06 and 16,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.94, 69,674.06 and 16,851.08 is: 25,286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.94 : 69,674.06 = 16,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.94/69,674.06 = 16,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.94x = 69,674.06 × 16,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.94x = 1,174,083,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,083,158.98/46,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.65

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