Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,600, 60,168 and 23,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,600, 60,168 and 23,728 is: 32,744.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,600 : 60,168 = 23,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,600/60,168 = 23,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,600x = 60,168 × 23,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,600x = 1,427,666,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,427,666,304/43,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,744.64
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