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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,168, 60,952.16 and 24,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,168, 60,952.16 and 24,296 is: 33,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,168 : 60,952.16 = 24,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,168/60,952.16 = 24,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,168x = 60,952.16 × 24,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,168x = 1,480,893,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,893,679.36/44,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,528.66

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