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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,709, 60,318.48 and 23,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,709, 60,318.48 and 23,837 is: 32,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,709 : 60,318.48 = 23,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,709/60,318.48 = 23,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,709x = 60,318.48 × 23,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,709x = 1,437,811,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,811,607.76/43,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,895.09

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