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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,010, 60,733.80 and 24,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,010, 60,733.80 and 24,138 is: 33,310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,010 : 60,733.80 = 24,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,010/60,733.80 = 24,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,010x = 60,733.80 × 24,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,010x = 1,465,992,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,992,464.40/44,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,310.44

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