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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,768.86, 60,273.96 and 38,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,768.86, 60,273.96 and 38,023.71 is: 52,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,768.86 : 60,273.96 = 38,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,768.86/60,273.96 = 38,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,768.86x = 60,273.96 × 38,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,768.86x = 2,291,839,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,839,575.59/43,768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,362.33

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