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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,932.83, 67,405.23 and 15,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,932.83, 67,405.23 and 15,342.72 is: 23,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,932.83 : 67,405.23 = 15,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,932.83/67,405.23 = 15,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,932.83x = 67,405.23 × 15,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,932.83x = 1,034,179,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,179,570.43/44,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.12

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