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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,857, 60,524.10 and 23,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,857, 60,524.10 and 23,985 is: 33,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,857 : 60,524.10 = 23,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,857/60,524.10 = 23,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,857x = 60,524.10 × 23,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,857x = 1,451,670,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,670,538.50/43,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,100.09

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