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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,524.87, 69,814.64 and 16,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,524.87, 69,814.64 and 16,944.48 is: 25,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,524.87 : 69,814.64 = 16,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,524.87/69,814.64 = 16,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,524.87x = 69,814.64 × 16,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,524.87x = 1,182,972,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,972,771.19/46,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.68

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