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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849, 67,279.08 and 15,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849, 67,279.08 and 15,264.56 is: 22,898.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849 : 67,279.08 = 15,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849/67,279.08 = 15,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849x = 67,279.08 × 15,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849x = 1,026,985,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,985,553.40/44,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.74

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