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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,200.53, 60,997.23 and 24,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,200.53, 60,997.23 and 24,057.54 is: 33,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,200.53 : 60,997.23 = 24,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,200.53/60,997.23 = 24,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,200.53x = 60,997.23 × 24,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,200.53x = 1,467,443,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,443,300.61/44,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,199.68

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