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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,188.08, 60,978.96 and 24,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,188.08, 60,978.96 and 24,044.76 is: 33,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,188.08 : 60,978.96 = 24,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,188.08/60,978.96 = 24,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,188.08x = 60,978.96 × 24,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,188.08x = 1,466,224,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,224,458.25/44,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,181.45

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