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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,188.32, 60,979.14 and 24,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,188.32, 60,979.14 and 24,044.67 is: 33,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,188.32 : 60,979.14 = 24,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,188.32/60,979.14 = 24,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,188.32x = 60,979.14 × 24,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,188.32x = 1,466,223,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,223,298.18/44,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,181.24

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