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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,660, 60,251.44 and 23,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,660, 60,251.44 and 23,788 is: 32,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,660 : 60,251.44 = 23,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,660/60,251.44 = 23,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,660x = 60,251.44 × 23,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,660x = 1,433,261,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,261,254.72/43,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.79

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