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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,171.54, 69,264.60 and 14,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,171.54, 69,264.60 and 14,999.50 is: 22,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,171.54 : 69,264.60 = 14,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,171.54/69,264.60 = 14,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,171.54x = 69,264.60 × 14,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,171.54x = 1,038,934,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,934,367.70/46,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.62

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