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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,637.68, 69,963.41 and 16,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,637.68, 69,963.41 and 16,649.59 is: 24,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,637.68 : 69,963.41 = 16,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,637.68/69,963.41 = 16,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,637.68x = 69,963.41 × 16,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,637.68x = 1,164,862,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,862,091.50/46,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.84

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