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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161, 60,943.14 and 24,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161, 60,943.14 and 24,289 is: 33,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161 : 60,943.14 = 24,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161/60,943.14 = 24,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161x = 60,943.14 × 24,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161x = 1,480,247,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,247,927.46/44,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,519.35

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