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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,093.82, 60,853.24 and 24,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,093.82, 60,853.24 and 24,977 is: 34,470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,093.82 : 60,853.24 = 24,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,093.82/60,853.24 = 24,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,093.82x = 60,853.24 × 24,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,093.82x = 1,519,931,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,931,375.48/44,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,470.39

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