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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,685.16, 67,027.74 and 15,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,685.16, 67,027.74 and 15,103 is: 22,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,685.16 : 67,027.74 = 15,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,685.16/67,027.74 = 15,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,685.16x = 67,027.74 × 15,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,685.16x = 1,012,319,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,319,957.22/44,685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,654.50

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