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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161.71, 60,942.59 and 24,018.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161.71, 60,942.59 and 24,018.17 is: 33,144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161.71 : 60,942.59 = 24,018.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161.71/60,942.59 = 24,018.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161.71x = 60,942.59 × 24,018.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161.71x = 1,463,729,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,729,062.06/44,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.76

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