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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,758, 60,386.04 and 23,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,758, 60,386.04 and 23,886 is: 32,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,758 : 60,386.04 = 23,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,758/60,386.04 = 23,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,758x = 60,386.04 × 23,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,758x = 1,442,380,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,380,951.44/43,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,962.68

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