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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.84, 60,770.34 and 23,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.84, 60,770.34 and 23,893.64 is: 32,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.84 : 60,770.34 = 23,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.84/60,770.34 = 23,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.84x = 60,770.34 × 23,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.84x = 1,452,024,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,024,626.64/44,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,972.95

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