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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,127, 60,895.26 and 24,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,127, 60,895.26 and 24,255 is: 33,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,127 : 60,895.26 = 24,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,127/60,895.26 = 24,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,127x = 60,895.26 × 24,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,127x = 1,477,014,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,014,531.30/44,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,471.90

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