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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,639, 60,221.82 and 23,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,639, 60,221.82 and 23,767 is: 32,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,639 : 60,221.82 = 23,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,639/60,221.82 = 23,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,639x = 60,221.82 × 23,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,639x = 1,431,291,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,291,995.94/43,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,798.46

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