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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.97, 60,978.40 and 24,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.97, 60,978.40 and 24,044.91 is: 33,181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.97 : 60,978.40 = 24,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.97/60,978.40 = 24,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.97x = 60,978.40 × 24,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.97x = 1,466,220,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,220,139.94/44,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,181.43

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