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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,113, 60,875.94 and 24,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,113, 60,875.94 and 24,241 is: 33,452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,113 : 60,875.94 = 24,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,113/60,875.94 = 24,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,113x = 60,875.94 × 24,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,113x = 1,475,693,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,693,661.54/44,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,452.58

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