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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,015, 60,740.70 and 24,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,015, 60,740.70 and 24,143 is: 33,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,015 : 60,740.70 = 24,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,015/60,740.70 = 24,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,015x = 60,740.70 × 24,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,015x = 1,466,462,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,462,720.10/44,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,317.34

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