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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,591.64, 66,897.31 and 15,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,591.64, 66,897.31 and 15,008.50 is: 22,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,591.64 : 66,897.31 = 15,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,591.64/66,897.31 = 15,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,591.64x = 66,897.31 × 15,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,591.64x = 1,004,028,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,028,277.14/44,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.07

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