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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034, 60,766.92 and 24,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034, 60,766.92 and 24,162 is: 33,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034 : 60,766.92 = 24,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034/60,766.92 = 24,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034x = 60,766.92 × 24,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034x = 1,468,250,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,250,321.04/44,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.56

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