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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,700.14, 66,971.39 and 23,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,700.14, 66,971.39 and 23,593.68 is: 35,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,700.14 : 66,971.39 = 23,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,700.14/66,971.39 = 23,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,700.14x = 66,971.39 × 23,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,700.14x = 1,580,101,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,101,426.85/44,700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,348.92

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