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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.16, 69,985.26 and 16,664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.16, 69,985.26 and 16,664.07 is: 24,998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.16 : 69,985.26 = 16,664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.16/69,985.26 = 16,664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.16x = 69,985.26 × 16,664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.16x = 1,166,239,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,239,271.61/46,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.61

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