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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,888, 60,566.96 and 24,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,888, 60,566.96 and 24,016 is: 33,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,888 : 60,566.96 = 24,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,888/60,566.96 = 24,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,888x = 60,566.96 × 24,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,888x = 1,454,576,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,576,111.36/43,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,142.91

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