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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,812, 60,461.04 and 23,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,812, 60,461.04 and 23,940 is: 33,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,812 : 60,461.04 = 23,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,812/60,461.04 = 23,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,812x = 60,461.04 × 23,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,812x = 1,447,437,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,437,297.60/43,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,037.46

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