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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,028.24, 65,983.95 and 23,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,028.24, 65,983.95 and 23,986.32 is: 35,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,028.24 : 65,983.95 = 23,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,028.24/65,983.95 = 23,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,028.24x = 65,983.95 × 23,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,028.24x = 1,582,711,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,711,892.12/44,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,947.66

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