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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,916, 60,604.08 and 24,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,916, 60,604.08 and 24,044 is: 33,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,916 : 60,604.08 = 24,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,916/60,604.08 = 24,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,916x = 60,604.08 × 24,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,916x = 1,457,164,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,164,499.52/43,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,180.72

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