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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.51, 60,801.92 and 23,916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.51, 60,801.92 and 23,916.23 is: 33,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.51 : 60,801.92 = 23,916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.51/60,801.92 = 23,916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.51x = 60,801.92 × 23,916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.51x = 1,454,152,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,152,703.16/44,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,004.29

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