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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,565.94, 69,848.80 and 16,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,565.94, 69,848.80 and 16,971.68 is: 25,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,565.94 : 69,848.80 = 16,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,565.94/69,848.80 = 16,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,565.94x = 69,848.80 × 16,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,565.94x = 1,185,451,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,451,132.74/46,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,457.48

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