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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,716, 60,328.08 and 23,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,716, 60,328.08 and 23,844 is: 32,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,716 : 60,328.08 = 23,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,716/60,328.08 = 23,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,716x = 60,328.08 × 23,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,716x = 1,438,462,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,462,739.52/43,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,904.72

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