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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.72, 67,090.66 and 15,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.72, 67,090.66 and 15,146.88 is: 22,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.72 : 67,090.66 = 15,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.72/67,090.66 = 15,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.72x = 67,090.66 × 15,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.72x = 1,016,214,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,214,176.14/44,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,718.99

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