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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,073, 60,821.22 and 24,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,073, 60,821.22 and 24,201 is: 33,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,073 : 60,821.22 = 24,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,073/60,821.22 = 24,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,073x = 60,821.22 × 24,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,073x = 1,471,934,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,934,345.22/44,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,397.64

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