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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,869.78, 67,299.46 and 11,587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,869.78, 67,299.46 and 11,587.23 is: 17,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,869.78 : 67,299.46 = 11,587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,869.78/67,299.46 = 11,587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,869.78x = 67,299.46 × 11,587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,869.78x = 779,814,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,814,103.65/44,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.50

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