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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143, 60,917.34 and 24,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143, 60,917.34 and 24,271 is: 33,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143 : 60,917.34 = 24,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143/60,917.34 = 24,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143x = 60,917.34 × 24,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143x = 1,478,524,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,524,759.14/44,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,493.98

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