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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.59, 67,481.78 and 23,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.59, 67,481.78 and 23,622.28 is: 35,443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.59 : 67,481.78 = 23,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.59/67,481.78 = 23,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.59x = 67,481.78 × 23,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.59x = 1,594,073,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,073,215.24/44,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,443.86

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