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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,832.41, 67,229.16 and 15,242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,832.41, 67,229.16 and 15,242.30 is: 22,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,832.41 : 67,229.16 = 15,242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,832.41/67,229.16 = 15,242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,832.41x = 67,229.16 × 15,242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,832.41x = 1,024,727,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,727,025.47/44,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.84

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