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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,162, 60,943.88 and 24,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,162, 60,943.88 and 24,290 is: 33,520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,162 : 60,943.88 = 24,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,162/60,943.88 = 24,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,162x = 60,943.88 × 24,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,162x = 1,480,326,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,326,845.20/44,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,520.38

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