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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,165.23, 60,944.88 and 24,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,165.23, 60,944.88 and 24,021.70 is: 33,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,165.23 : 60,944.88 = 24,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,165.23/60,944.88 = 24,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,165.23x = 60,944.88 × 24,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,165.23x = 1,463,999,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,999,623.90/44,165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,148.24

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