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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.13, 60,970.23 and 24,038.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.13, 60,970.23 and 24,038.17 is: 33,172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.13 : 60,970.23 = 24,038.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.13/60,970.23 = 24,038.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.13x = 60,970.23 × 24,038.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.13x = 1,465,612,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,612,635.06/44,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.82

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