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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,637.62, 66,921.44 and 23,238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,637.62, 66,921.44 and 23,238.64 is: 34,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,637.62 : 66,921.44 = 23,238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,637.62/66,921.44 = 23,238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,637.62x = 66,921.44 × 23,238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,637.62x = 1,555,162,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,162,968.94/44,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,839.74

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