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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,163.53, 60,944.78 and 24,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,163.53, 60,944.78 and 24,020 is: 33,147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,163.53 : 60,944.78 = 24,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,163.53/60,944.78 = 24,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,163.53x = 60,944.78 × 24,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,163.53x = 1,463,893,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,893,495.50/44,163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,147.11

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