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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,761, 60,390.54 and 23,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,761, 60,390.54 and 23,889 is: 32,967.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,761 : 60,390.54 = 23,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,761/60,390.54 = 23,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,761x = 60,390.54 × 23,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,761x = 1,442,669,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,669,610.06/43,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,967.02

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