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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,050, 60,789.96 and 24,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,050, 60,789.96 and 24,178 is: 33,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,050 : 60,789.96 = 24,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,050/60,789.96 = 24,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,050x = 60,789.96 × 24,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,050x = 1,469,779,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,779,652.88/44,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,366.17

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