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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.90, 60,979.28 and 24,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.90, 60,979.28 and 24,044.76 is: 33,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.90 : 60,979.28 = 24,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.90/60,979.28 = 24,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.90x = 60,979.28 × 24,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.90x = 1,466,232,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,232,152.57/44,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,181.76

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