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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.24, 60,977.60 and 24,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.24, 60,977.60 and 24,043.44 is: 33,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.24 : 60,977.60 = 24,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.24/60,977.60 = 24,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.24x = 60,977.60 × 24,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.24x = 1,466,111,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,111,266.94/44,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.52

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