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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,197.81, 60,993.45 and 24,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,197.81, 60,993.45 and 24,055.12 is: 33,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,197.81 : 60,993.45 = 24,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,197.81/60,993.45 = 24,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,197.81x = 60,993.45 × 24,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,197.81x = 1,467,204,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,204,758.96/44,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,196.32

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