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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,199, 60,994.62 and 24,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,199, 60,994.62 and 24,327 is: 33,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,199 : 60,994.62 = 24,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,199/60,994.62 = 24,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,199x = 60,994.62 × 24,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,199x = 1,483,816,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,816,120.74/44,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,571.26

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