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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,670.59, 66,946.20 and 23,605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,670.59, 66,946.20 and 23,605.63 is: 35,376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,670.59 : 66,946.20 = 23,605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,670.59/66,946.20 = 23,605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,670.59x = 66,946.20 × 23,605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,670.59x = 1,580,306,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,306,971.22/44,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,376.90

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