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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,663, 60,254.96 and 23,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,663, 60,254.96 and 23,791 is: 32,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,663 : 60,254.96 = 23,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,663/60,254.96 = 23,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,663x = 60,254.96 × 23,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,663x = 1,433,525,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,525,753.36/43,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,831.59

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