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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,651.58, 66,987.30 and 15,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,651.58, 66,987.30 and 15,068.76 is: 22,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,651.58 : 66,987.30 = 15,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,651.58/66,987.30 = 15,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,651.58x = 66,987.30 × 15,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,651.58x = 1,009,415,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,415,546.75/44,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.49

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