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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161.23, 60,942.92 and 24,018.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161.23, 60,942.92 and 24,018.53 is: 33,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161.23 : 60,942.92 = 24,018.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161.23/60,942.92 = 24,018.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161.23x = 60,942.92 × 24,018.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161.23x = 1,463,758,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,758,927.50/44,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,145.79

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