Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,572, 60,129.36 and 23,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,572, 60,129.36 and 23,700 is: 32,706
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,572 : 60,129.36 = 23,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,572/60,129.36 = 23,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,572x = 60,129.36 × 23,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,572x = 1,425,065,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,065,832/43,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,706
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