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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,190, 60,982.20 and 24,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,190, 60,982.20 and 24,318 is: 33,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,190 : 60,982.20 = 24,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,190/60,982.20 = 24,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,190x = 60,982.20 × 24,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,190x = 1,482,965,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,965,139.60/44,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,558.84

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