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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,659, 60,249.42 and 23,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,659, 60,249.42 and 23,787 is: 32,826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,659 : 60,249.42 = 23,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,659/60,249.42 = 23,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,659x = 60,249.42 × 23,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,659x = 1,433,152,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,152,953.54/43,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,826.06

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