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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,027.65, 65,924.83 and 23,207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,027.65, 65,924.83 and 23,207.41 is: 34,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,027.65 : 65,924.83 = 23,207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,027.65/65,924.83 = 23,207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,027.65x = 65,924.83 × 23,207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,027.65x = 1,529,944,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,944,558.99/44,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,749.63

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