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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,618.42, 66,933.80 and 15,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,618.42, 66,933.80 and 15,044.71 is: 22,569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,618.42 : 66,933.80 = 15,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,618.42/66,933.80 = 15,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,618.42x = 66,933.80 × 15,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,618.42x = 1,006,999,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,999,610.20/44,618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.15

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