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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,176, 60,962.88 and 24,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,176, 60,962.88 and 24,305.28 is: 33,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,176 : 60,962.88 = 24,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,176/60,962.88 = 24,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,176x = 60,962.88 × 24,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,176x = 1,481,719,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,719,868.01/44,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.29

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