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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,836.62, 67,255.47 and 15,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,836.62, 67,255.47 and 15,255.06 is: 22,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,836.62 : 67,255.47 = 15,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,836.62/67,255.47 = 15,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,836.62x = 67,255.47 × 15,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,836.62x = 1,025,986,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,986,230.18/44,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.77

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