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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,740.98, 67,069.74 and 15,138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,740.98, 67,069.74 and 15,138.21 is: 22,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,740.98 : 67,069.74 = 15,138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,740.98/67,069.74 = 15,138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,740.98x = 67,069.74 × 15,138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,740.98x = 1,015,315,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,315,808.77/44,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.20

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