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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.54, 60,739.89 and 23,871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.54, 60,739.89 and 23,871.34 is: 32,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.54 : 60,739.89 = 23,871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.54/60,739.89 = 23,871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.54x = 60,739.89 × 23,871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.54x = 1,449,942,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,942,565.75/44,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.35

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