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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,198.96, 60,993.58 and 24,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,198.96, 60,993.58 and 24,055.90 is: 33,196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,198.96 : 60,993.58 = 24,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,198.96/60,993.58 = 24,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,198.96x = 60,993.58 × 24,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,198.96x = 1,467,255,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,255,461.12/44,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,196.61

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