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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,160.55, 60,941.94 and 24,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,160.55, 60,941.94 and 24,017.62 is: 33,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,160.55 : 60,941.94 = 24,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,160.55/60,941.94 = 24,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,160.55x = 60,941.94 × 24,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,160.55x = 1,463,680,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,680,356.98/44,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.52

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