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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,266.50, 66,443.49 and 23,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,266.50, 66,443.49 and 23,490 is: 35,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,266.50 : 66,443.49 = 23,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,266.50/66,443.49 = 23,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,266.50x = 66,443.49 × 23,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,266.50x = 1,560,757,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,757,580.10/44,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,258.21

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