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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,565.67, 69,783.92 and 16,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,565.67, 69,783.92 and 16,967.36 is: 25,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,565.67 : 69,783.92 = 16,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,565.67/69,783.92 = 16,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,565.67x = 69,783.92 × 16,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,565.67x = 1,184,049,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,049,031.48/46,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.51

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