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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,621.60, 66,915.34 and 15,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,621.60, 66,915.34 and 15,031.48 is: 22,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,621.60 : 66,915.34 = 15,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,621.60/66,915.34 = 15,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,621.60x = 66,915.34 × 15,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,621.60x = 1,005,836,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,836,594.90/44,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.47

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