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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,186.09, 60,974.97 and 24,043.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,186.09, 60,974.97 and 24,043.05 is: 33,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,186.09 : 60,974.97 = 24,043.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,186.09/60,974.97 = 24,043.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,186.09x = 60,974.97 × 24,043.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,186.09x = 1,466,024,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,024,252.46/44,186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.41

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