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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,657.30, 66,991.89 and 23,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,657.30, 66,991.89 and 23,598.20 is: 35,400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,657.30 : 66,991.89 = 23,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,657.30/66,991.89 = 23,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,657.30x = 66,991.89 × 23,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,657.30x = 1,580,888,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,888,018.60/44,657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,400.44

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