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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,017.54, 60,744.03 and 23,874.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,017.54, 60,744.03 and 23,874.34 is: 32,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,017.54 : 60,744.03 = 23,874.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,017.54/60,744.03 = 23,874.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,017.54x = 60,744.03 × 23,874.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,017.54x = 1,450,223,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,223,625.19/44,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,946.49

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