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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,848, 67,277.58 and 15,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,848, 67,277.58 and 15,263.56 is: 22,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,848 : 67,277.58 = 15,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,848/67,277.58 = 15,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,848x = 67,277.58 × 15,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,848x = 1,026,895,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,895,378.98/44,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.24

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