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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,828, 60,483.60 and 23,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,828, 60,483.60 and 23,956 is: 33,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,828 : 60,483.60 = 23,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,828/60,483.60 = 23,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,828x = 60,483.60 × 23,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,828x = 1,448,945,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,945,121.60/43,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.80

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