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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,128.76, 60,898.10 and 23,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,128.76, 60,898.10 and 23,985.68 is: 33,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,128.76 : 60,898.10 = 23,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,128.76/60,898.10 = 23,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,128.76x = 60,898.10 × 23,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,128.76x = 1,460,682,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,682,371.52/44,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,100.47

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