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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,668, 60,262.08 and 23,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,668, 60,262.08 and 23,796 is: 32,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,668 : 60,262.08 = 23,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,668/60,262.08 = 23,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,668x = 60,262.08 × 23,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,668x = 1,433,996,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,996,455.68/43,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,838.61

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