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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,522.08, 69,741.55 and 16,919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,522.08, 69,741.55 and 16,919.06 is: 25,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,522.08 : 69,741.55 = 16,919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,522.08/69,741.55 = 16,919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,522.08x = 69,741.55 × 16,919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,522.08x = 1,179,961,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,961,468.94/46,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.47

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