Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,768, 60,400 and 23,896
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,768, 60,400 and 23,896 is: 32,976.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,768 : 60,400 = 23,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,768/60,400 = 23,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,768x = 60,400 × 23,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,768x = 1,443,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,318,400/43,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,976.57
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