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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.28, 67,459.50 and 15,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.28, 67,459.50 and 15,389.91 is: 23,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.28 : 67,459.50 = 15,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.28/67,459.50 = 15,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.28x = 67,459.50 × 15,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.28x = 1,038,195,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,195,633.65/44,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,085.23

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