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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,889.23, 67,333.43 and 17,187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,889.23, 67,333.43 and 17,187.23 is: 25,780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,889.23 : 67,333.43 = 17,187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,889.23/67,333.43 = 17,187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,889.23x = 67,333.43 × 17,187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,889.23x = 1,157,274,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,274,725.50/44,889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,780.68

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