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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,138, 60,910.44 and 24,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,138, 60,910.44 and 24,266 is: 33,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,138 : 60,910.44 = 24,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,138/60,910.44 = 24,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,138x = 60,910.44 × 24,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,138x = 1,478,052,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,052,737.04/44,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,487.08

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