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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,821.55, 67,238.51 and 15,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,821.55, 67,238.51 and 15,231.44 is: 22,849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,821.55 : 67,238.51 = 15,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,821.55/67,238.51 = 15,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,821.55x = 67,238.51 × 15,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,821.55x = 1,024,139,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,139,422.69/44,821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.26

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