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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,597.94, 66,903.79 and 15,013.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,597.94, 66,903.79 and 15,013.45 is: 22,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,597.94 : 66,903.79 = 15,013.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,597.94/66,903.79 = 15,013.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,597.94x = 66,903.79 × 15,013.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,597.94x = 1,004,456,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,456,716.88/44,597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.49

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