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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,012.76, 60,737.44 and 23,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,012.76, 60,737.44 and 23,869.60 is: 32,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,012.76 : 60,737.44 = 23,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,012.76/60,737.44 = 23,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,012.76x = 60,737.44 × 23,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,012.76x = 1,449,778,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,778,397.82/44,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,939.96

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