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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,186, 60,976.68 and 24,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,186, 60,976.68 and 24,314 is: 33,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,186 : 60,976.68 = 24,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,186/60,976.68 = 24,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,186x = 60,976.68 × 24,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,186x = 1,482,586,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,586,997.52/44,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,553.32

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