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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.88, 60,979.28 and 24,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.88, 60,979.28 and 24,044.84 is: 33,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.88 : 60,979.28 = 24,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.88/60,979.28 = 24,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.88x = 60,979.28 × 24,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.88x = 1,466,237,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,237,152.99/44,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,181.89

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