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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,865, 60,535.16 and 23,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,865, 60,535.16 and 23,993 is: 33,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,865 : 60,535.16 = 23,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,865/60,535.16 = 23,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,865x = 60,535.16 × 23,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,865x = 1,452,420,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,420,093.88/43,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,111.14

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