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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.34, 60,913.49 and 23,997.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.34, 60,913.49 and 23,997.57 is: 33,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.34 : 60,913.49 = 23,997.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.34/60,913.49 = 23,997.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.34x = 60,913.49 × 23,997.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.34x = 1,461,775,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,775,734.44/44,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,117.30

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