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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,905.28, 67,359.98 and 15,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,905.28, 67,359.98 and 15,323.40 is: 22,985.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,905.28 : 67,359.98 = 15,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,905.28/67,359.98 = 15,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,905.28x = 67,359.98 × 15,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,905.28x = 1,032,183,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,183,955.84/44,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.81

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