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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,200.21, 60,997.78 and 24,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,200.21, 60,997.78 and 24,057.82 is: 33,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,200.21 : 60,997.78 = 24,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,200.21/60,997.78 = 24,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,200.21x = 60,997.78 × 24,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,200.21x = 1,467,473,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,473,611.64/44,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,200.60

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