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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849.28, 67,282.56 and 15,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849.28, 67,282.56 and 15,265.92 is: 22,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849.28 : 67,282.56 = 15,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849.28/67,282.56 = 15,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849.28x = 67,282.56 × 15,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849.28x = 1,027,130,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,130,178.36/44,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,901.82

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