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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,020.17, 60,747.48 and 23,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,020.17, 60,747.48 and 23,877 is: 32,950.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,020.17 : 60,747.48 = 23,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,020.17/60,747.48 = 23,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,020.17x = 60,747.48 × 23,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,020.17x = 1,450,467,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,467,579.96/44,020.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,950.07

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