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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.34, 67,305.74 and 11,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.34, 67,305.74 and 11,588.14 is: 17,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.34 : 67,305.74 = 11,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.34/67,305.74 = 11,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.34x = 67,305.74 × 11,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.34x = 779,948,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,948,337.92/44,870.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.27

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