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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,651, 60,238.38 and 23,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,651, 60,238.38 and 23,779 is: 32,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,651 : 60,238.38 = 23,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,651/60,238.38 = 23,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,651x = 60,238.38 × 23,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,651x = 1,432,408,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,408,438.02/43,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,815.02

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