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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,636, 60,217.68 and 23,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,636, 60,217.68 and 23,764 is: 32,794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,636 : 60,217.68 = 23,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,636/60,217.68 = 23,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,636x = 60,217.68 × 23,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,636x = 1,431,012,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,012,947.52/43,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,794.32

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