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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,114.76, 60,878.66 and 23,971.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,114.76, 60,878.66 and 23,971.82 is: 33,081.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,114.76 : 60,878.66 = 23,971.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,114.76/60,878.66 = 23,971.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,114.76x = 60,878.66 × 23,971.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,114.76x = 1,459,371,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,371,855.11/44,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,081.26

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