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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,961.89, 67,445.26 and 11,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,961.89, 67,445.26 and 11,681.06 is: 17,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,961.89 : 67,445.26 = 11,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,961.89/67,445.26 = 11,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,961.89x = 67,445.26 × 11,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,961.89x = 787,832,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,832,141.73/44,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.22

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