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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.64, 66,724.20 and 23,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.64, 66,724.20 and 23,700.72 is: 35,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.64 : 66,724.20 = 23,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.64/66,724.20 = 23,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.64x = 66,724.20 × 23,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.64x = 1,581,411,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,411,581.42/44,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,567.20

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