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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,066, 60,811.08 and 24,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,066, 60,811.08 and 24,195.28 is: 33,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,066 : 60,811.08 = 24,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,066/60,811.08 = 24,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,066x = 60,811.08 × 24,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,066x = 1,471,341,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,341,107.70/44,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,389.49

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