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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,701, 60,307.44 and 23,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,701, 60,307.44 and 23,829 is: 32,884.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,701 : 60,307.44 = 23,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,701/60,307.44 = 23,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,701x = 60,307.44 × 23,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,701x = 1,437,065,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,065,987.76/43,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,884.05

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