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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,755, 60,381.90 and 23,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,755, 60,381.90 and 23,883 is: 32,958.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,755 : 60,381.90 = 23,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,755/60,381.90 = 23,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,755x = 60,381.90 × 23,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,755x = 1,442,100,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,100,917.70/43,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.54

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