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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.94, 60,749.76 and 23,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.94, 60,749.76 and 23,878.44 is: 32,951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.94 : 60,749.76 = 23,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.94/60,749.76 = 23,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.94x = 60,749.76 × 23,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.94x = 1,450,609,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,609,499.17/44,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,951.97

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