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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,599.15, 66,908.58 and 15,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,599.15, 66,908.58 and 15,016 is: 22,527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,599.15 : 66,908.58 = 15,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,599.15/66,908.58 = 15,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,599.15x = 66,908.58 × 15,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,599.15x = 1,004,699,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,699,237.28/44,599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.32

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