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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,028.72, 60,759.30 and 23,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,028.72, 60,759.30 and 23,885.16 is: 32,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,028.72 : 60,759.30 = 23,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,028.72/60,759.30 = 23,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,028.72x = 60,759.30 × 23,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,028.72x = 1,451,245,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,245,601.99/44,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,961.34

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