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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,060.26, 60,802.96 and 23,916.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,060.26, 60,802.96 and 23,916.98 is: 33,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,060.26 : 60,802.96 = 23,916.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,060.26/60,802.96 = 23,916.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,060.26x = 60,802.96 × 23,916.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,060.26x = 1,454,223,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,223,178.26/44,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,005.32

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