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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,138.93, 60,912.92 and 23,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,138.93, 60,912.92 and 23,997.17 is: 33,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,138.93 : 60,912.92 = 23,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,138.93/60,912.92 = 23,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,138.93x = 60,912.92 × 23,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,138.93x = 1,461,737,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,737,696.44/44,138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,116.75

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