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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,046, 60,782.94 and 23,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,046, 60,782.94 and 23,902.92 is: 32,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,046 : 60,782.94 = 23,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,046/60,782.94 = 23,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,046x = 60,782.94 × 23,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,046x = 1,452,889,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,889,752.18/44,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.74

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