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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.54, 69,263.10 and 14,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.54, 69,263.10 and 14,998.50 is: 22,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.54 : 69,263.10 = 14,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.54/69,263.10 = 14,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.54x = 69,263.10 × 14,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.54x = 1,038,842,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,842,605.35/46,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.12

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