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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,056.23, 60,795.97 and 23,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,056.23, 60,795.97 and 23,912.68 is: 32,998.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,056.23 : 60,795.97 = 23,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,056.23/60,795.97 = 23,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,056.23x = 60,795.97 × 23,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,056.23x = 1,453,794,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,794,575.90/44,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,998.62

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