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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,013, 60,737.94 and 24,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,013, 60,737.94 and 24,141 is: 33,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,013 : 60,737.94 = 24,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,013/60,737.94 = 24,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,013x = 60,737.94 × 24,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,013x = 1,466,274,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,274,609.54/44,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,314.58

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