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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,094, 60,853.56 and 24,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,094, 60,853.56 and 24,225.84 is: 33,433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,094 : 60,853.56 = 24,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,094/60,853.56 = 24,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,094x = 60,853.56 × 24,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,094x = 1,474,228,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,228,607.99/44,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,433.77

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