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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,871.78, 67,302.46 and 11,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,871.78, 67,302.46 and 11,589.23 is: 17,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871.78 : 67,302.46 = 11,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871.78/67,302.46 = 11,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871.78x = 67,302.46 × 11,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871.78x = 779,983,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,983,688.51/44,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.50

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