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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,561.84, 69,812.16 and 16,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,561.84, 69,812.16 and 16,974.16 is: 25,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,561.84 : 69,812.16 = 16,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,561.84/69,812.16 = 16,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,561.84x = 69,812.16 × 16,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,561.84x = 1,185,002,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,002,773.79/46,561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.08

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