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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,873.55, 70,315.81 and 16,469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,873.55, 70,315.81 and 16,469.35 is: 24,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,873.55 : 70,315.81 = 16,469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,873.55/70,315.81 = 16,469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,873.55x = 70,315.81 × 16,469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,873.55x = 1,158,055,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,055,468.46/46,873.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.95

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