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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.20, 67,156.98 and 22,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.20, 67,156.98 and 22,579 is: 33,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.20 : 67,156.98 = 22,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.20/67,156.98 = 22,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.20x = 67,156.98 × 22,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.20x = 1,516,337,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,337,451.42/44,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,877.67

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