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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,676.40, 67,021.88 and 15,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,676.40, 67,021.88 and 15,096 is: 22,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,676.40 : 67,021.88 = 15,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,676.40/67,021.88 = 15,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,676.40x = 67,021.88 × 15,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,676.40x = 1,011,762,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,762,300.48/44,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.46

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