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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161, 60,942.34 and 24,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161, 60,942.34 and 24,017.88 is: 33,144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161 : 60,942.34 = 24,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161/60,942.34 = 24,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161x = 60,942.34 × 24,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161x = 1,463,705,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,705,809.04/44,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.76

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