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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.68, 60,761.14 and 23,886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.68, 60,761.14 and 23,886.71 is: 32,963.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.68 : 60,761.14 = 23,886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.68/60,761.14 = 23,886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.68x = 60,761.14 × 23,886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.68x = 1,451,383,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,383,831.38/44,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,963.76

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