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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.28, 67,462.50 and 15,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.28, 67,462.50 and 15,391.92 is: 23,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.28 : 67,462.50 = 15,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.28/67,462.50 = 15,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.28x = 67,462.50 × 15,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.28x = 1,038,377,403
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,377,403/44,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,088.25

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