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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,202, 60,999.72 and 24,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,202, 60,999.72 and 24,330 is: 33,575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,202 : 60,999.72 = 24,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,202/60,999.72 = 24,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,202x = 60,999.72 × 24,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,202x = 1,484,123,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,123,187.60/44,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,575.93

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