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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,043, 60,779.34 and 24,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,043, 60,779.34 and 24,171 is: 33,355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,043 : 60,779.34 = 24,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,043/60,779.34 = 24,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,043x = 60,779.34 × 24,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,043x = 1,469,097,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,097,427.14/44,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,355.98

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