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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,178.68, 60,965.94 and 24,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,178.68, 60,965.94 and 24,035.74 is: 33,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,178.68 : 60,965.94 = 24,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,178.68/60,965.94 = 24,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,178.68x = 60,965.94 × 24,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,178.68x = 1,465,361,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,361,482.70/44,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,168.97

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