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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,198.83, 60,995.88 and 24,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,198.83, 60,995.88 and 24,056.44 is: 33,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,198.83 : 60,995.88 = 24,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,198.83/60,995.88 = 24,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,198.83x = 60,995.88 × 24,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,198.83x = 1,467,343,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,343,940.10/44,198.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,198.71

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