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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,137.26, 60,909.71 and 23,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,137.26, 60,909.71 and 23,994.32 is: 33,112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,137.26 : 60,909.71 = 23,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,137.26/60,909.71 = 23,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,137.26x = 60,909.71 × 23,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,137.26x = 1,461,487,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,487,072.85/44,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,112.32

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