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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,801, 60,445.62 and 23,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,801, 60,445.62 and 23,929 is: 33,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,801 : 60,445.62 = 23,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,801/60,445.62 = 23,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,801x = 60,445.62 × 23,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,801x = 1,446,403,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,403,240.98/43,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,022.15

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