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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,764, 60,394.68 and 23,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,764, 60,394.68 and 23,892 is: 32,971.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,764 : 60,394.68 = 23,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,764/60,394.68 = 23,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,764x = 60,394.68 × 23,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,764x = 1,442,949,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,949,694.56/43,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,971.16

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