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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,597.55, 66,849.50 and 15,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,597.55, 66,849.50 and 15,005.12 is: 22,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,597.55 : 66,849.50 = 15,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,597.55/66,849.50 = 15,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,597.55x = 66,849.50 × 15,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,597.55x = 1,003,084,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,084,472.71/44,597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.92

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