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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,017.94, 60,744.26 and 23,874.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,017.94, 60,744.26 and 23,874.46 is: 32,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,017.94 : 60,744.26 = 23,874.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,017.94/60,744.26 = 23,874.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,017.94x = 60,744.26 × 23,874.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,017.94x = 1,450,236,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,236,405.60/44,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,946.49

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