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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.30, 60,872.96 and 24,991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.30, 60,872.96 and 24,991.68 is: 34,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.30 : 60,872.96 = 24,991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.30/60,872.96 = 24,991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.30x = 60,872.96 × 24,991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.30x = 1,521,317,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,317,626.68/44,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.38

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