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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,128.76, 60,897.79 and 23,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,128.76, 60,897.79 and 23,985.60 is: 33,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,128.76 : 60,897.79 = 23,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,128.76/60,897.79 = 23,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,128.76x = 60,897.79 × 23,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,128.76x = 1,460,670,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,670,175.99/44,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,100.19

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