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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.31, 67,499.84 and 11,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.31, 67,499.84 and 11,717.44 is: 17,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.31 : 67,499.84 = 11,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.31/67,499.84 = 11,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.31x = 67,499.84 × 11,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.31x = 790,925,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,925,154.77/44,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,577.16

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