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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,185, 60,975.30 and 24,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,185, 60,975.30 and 24,313 is: 33,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,185 : 60,975.30 = 24,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,185/60,975.30 = 24,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,185x = 60,975.30 × 24,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,185x = 1,482,492,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,492,468.90/44,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,551.94

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