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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,633, 66,902.78 and 15,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,633, 66,902.78 and 15,040.62 is: 22,545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,633 : 66,902.78 = 15,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,633/66,902.78 = 15,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,633x = 66,902.78 × 15,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,633x = 1,006,259,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,259,290.92/44,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.19

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