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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,008, 60,733.92 and 24,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,008, 60,733.92 and 24,136 is: 33,309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,008 : 60,733.92 = 24,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,008/60,733.92 = 24,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,008x = 60,733.92 × 24,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,008x = 1,465,873,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,873,893.12/44,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.26

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