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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,658, 60,248.04 and 23,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,658, 60,248.04 and 23,786 is: 32,824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,658 : 60,248.04 = 23,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,658/60,248.04 = 23,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,658x = 60,248.04 × 23,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,658x = 1,433,059,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,059,879.44/43,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,824.68

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