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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,008.22, 60,731.35 and 23,865.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,008.22, 60,731.35 and 23,865.09 is: 32,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,008.22 : 60,731.35 = 23,865.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,008.22/60,731.35 = 23,865.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,008.22x = 60,731.35 × 23,865.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,008.22x = 1,449,359,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,359,345.06/44,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,933.83

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