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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.20, 67,483.89 and 11,709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.20, 67,483.89 and 11,709.23 is: 17,563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.20 : 67,483.89 = 11,709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.20/67,483.89 = 11,709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.20x = 67,483.89 × 11,709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.20x = 790,184,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,184,051.89/44,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.86

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