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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,717.39, 67,071.95 and 15,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,717.39, 67,071.95 and 15,131.82 is: 22,696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,717.39 : 67,071.95 = 15,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,717.39/67,071.95 = 15,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,717.39x = 67,071.95 × 15,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,717.39x = 1,014,920,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,920,674.45/44,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,696.33

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