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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,597.28, 66,902.14 and 15,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,597.28, 66,902.14 and 15,023.60 is: 22,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,597.28 : 66,902.14 = 15,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,597.28/66,902.14 = 15,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,597.28x = 66,902.14 × 15,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,597.28x = 1,005,110,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,110,990.50/44,597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.50

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