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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,975.36, 67,478.40 and 23,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,975.36, 67,478.40 and 23,072 is: 34,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,975.36 : 67,478.40 = 23,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,975.36/67,478.40 = 23,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,975.36x = 67,478.40 × 23,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,975.36x = 1,556,861,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,861,644.80/44,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,615.88

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