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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,189, 60,980.82 and 24,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,189, 60,980.82 and 24,317 is: 33,557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,189 : 60,980.82 = 24,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,189/60,980.82 = 24,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,189x = 60,980.82 × 24,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,189x = 1,482,870,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,870,599.94/44,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,557.46

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