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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.99, 60,941.57 and 24,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.99, 60,941.57 and 24,017.31 is: 33,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.99 : 60,941.57 = 24,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.99/60,941.57 = 24,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.99x = 60,941.57 × 24,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.99x = 1,463,652,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,652,458.49/44,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.32

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