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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.72, 67,433.42 and 15,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.72, 67,433.42 and 15,383.30 is: 23,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.72 : 67,433.42 = 15,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.72/67,433.42 = 15,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.72x = 67,433.42 × 15,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.72x = 1,037,348,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,348,529.89/44,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.51

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