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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,262.59, 66,413.48 and 23,197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,262.59, 66,413.48 and 23,197.61 is: 34,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,262.59 : 66,413.48 = 23,197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,262.59/66,413.48 = 23,197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,262.59x = 66,413.48 × 23,197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,262.59x = 1,540,633,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,633,559.73/44,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,806.68

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