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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,248, 66,372 and 15,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,248, 66,372 and 15,064 is: 22,596

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,248 : 66,372 = 15,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,248/66,372 = 15,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,248x = 66,372 × 15,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,248x = 999,827,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,827,808/44,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,596

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