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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,738.59, 67,066.17 and 15,135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,738.59, 67,066.17 and 15,135.85 is: 22,689.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,738.59 : 67,066.17 = 15,135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,738.59/67,066.17 = 15,135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,738.59x = 67,066.17 × 15,135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,738.59x = 1,015,103,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,103,489.19/44,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.66

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