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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,175, 60,961.50 and 24,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,175, 60,961.50 and 24,303 is: 33,538.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,175 : 60,961.50 = 24,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,175/60,961.50 = 24,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,175x = 60,961.50 × 24,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,175x = 1,481,547,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,547,334.50/44,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,538.14

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