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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,873.46, 67,310.19 and 21,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,873.46, 67,310.19 and 21,173.22 is: 31,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,873.46 : 67,310.19 = 21,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,873.46/67,310.19 = 21,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,873.46x = 67,310.19 × 21,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,873.46x = 1,425,173,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,173,461.11/44,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,759.83

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