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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,855.50, 67,290.06 and 15,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,855.50, 67,290.06 and 15,266.42 is: 22,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,855.50 : 67,290.06 = 15,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,855.50/67,290.06 = 15,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,855.50x = 67,290.06 × 15,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,855.50x = 1,027,278,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,278,189.94/44,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,901.94

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