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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,069, 60,815.70 and 24,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,069, 60,815.70 and 24,197 is: 33,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,069 : 60,815.70 = 24,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,069/60,815.70 = 24,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,069x = 60,815.70 × 24,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,069x = 1,471,557,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,557,492.90/44,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,392.12

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