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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.96, 60,763.32 and 23,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.96, 60,763.32 and 23,888.88 is: 32,966.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.96 : 60,763.32 = 23,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.96/60,763.32 = 23,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.96x = 60,763.32 × 23,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.96x = 1,451,567,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,567,659.88/44,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,966.23

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