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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,186.06, 60,976.14 and 24,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,186.06, 60,976.14 and 24,042.70 is: 33,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,186.06 : 60,976.14 = 24,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,186.06/60,976.14 = 24,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,186.06x = 60,976.14 × 24,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,186.06x = 1,466,031,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,031,041.18/44,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.59

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