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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.68, 60,802.80 and 23,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.68, 60,802.80 and 23,916.72 is: 33,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.68 : 60,802.80 = 23,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.68/60,802.80 = 23,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.68x = 60,802.80 × 23,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.68x = 1,454,203,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,203,542.82/44,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,005.31

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