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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,756.23, 67,132.58 and 15,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,756.23, 67,132.58 and 15,174.12 is: 22,760.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,756.23 : 67,132.58 = 15,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,756.23/67,132.58 = 15,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,756.23x = 67,132.58 × 15,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,756.23x = 1,018,677,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,677,824.83/44,756.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,760.58

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