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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,129.83, 60,897.38 and 23,986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,129.83, 60,897.38 and 23,986.25 is: 33,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,129.83 : 60,897.38 = 23,986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,129.83/60,897.38 = 23,986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,129.83x = 60,897.38 × 23,986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,129.83x = 1,460,699,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,699,781.03/44,129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,100.05

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