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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.71, 67,312.14 and 15,280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.71, 67,312.14 and 15,280.55 is: 22,921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.71 : 67,312.14 = 15,280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.71/67,312.14 = 15,280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.71x = 67,312.14 × 15,280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.71x = 1,028,566,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,566,422.41/44,872.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.87

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