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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,827.16, 67,221.29 and 15,237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,827.16, 67,221.29 and 15,237.05 is: 22,848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,827.16 : 67,221.29 = 15,237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,827.16/67,221.29 = 15,237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,827.16x = 67,221.29 × 15,237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,827.16x = 1,024,253,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,253,744.50/44,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.96

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