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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,756.28, 67,139.89 and 15,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,756.28, 67,139.89 and 15,182.57 is: 22,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,756.28 : 67,139.89 = 15,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,756.28/67,139.89 = 15,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,756.28x = 67,139.89 × 15,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,756.28x = 1,019,356,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,356,209.61/44,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,775.71

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