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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,832.36, 67,257.46 and 15,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,832.36, 67,257.46 and 15,242.26 is: 22,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,832.36 : 67,257.46 = 15,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,832.36/67,257.46 = 15,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,832.36x = 67,257.46 × 15,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,832.36x = 1,025,155,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,155,692.26/44,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.42

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