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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,183, 60,972.54 and 24,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,183, 60,972.54 and 24,311 is: 33,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,183 : 60,972.54 = 24,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,183/60,972.54 = 24,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,183x = 60,972.54 × 24,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,183x = 1,482,303,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,303,419.94/44,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,549.18

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