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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.89, 60,979.55 and 24,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.89, 60,979.55 and 24,044.92 is: 33,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.89 : 60,979.55 = 24,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.89/60,979.55 = 24,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.89x = 60,979.55 × 24,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.89x = 1,466,248,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,248,401.39/44,187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,182.13

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