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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,992.86, 67,482.39 and 15,403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,992.86, 67,482.39 and 15,403.89 is: 23,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,992.86 : 67,482.39 = 15,403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,992.86/67,482.39 = 15,403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,992.86x = 67,482.39 × 15,403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,992.86x = 1,039,491,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,491,312.50/44,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.47

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