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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.59, 60,970.84 and 24,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.59, 60,970.84 and 24,039.32 is: 33,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.59 : 60,970.84 = 24,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.59/60,970.84 = 24,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.59x = 60,970.84 × 24,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.59x = 1,465,697,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,697,533.43/44,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,174.40

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