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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,705, 60,312.96 and 23,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,705, 60,312.96 and 23,833 is: 32,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,705 : 60,312.96 = 23,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,705/60,312.96 = 23,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,705x = 60,312.96 × 23,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,705x = 1,437,438,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,438,775.68/43,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,889.57

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