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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,870, 60,542.04 and 23,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,870, 60,542.04 and 23,998 is: 33,118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,870 : 60,542.04 = 23,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,870/60,542.04 = 23,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,870x = 60,542.04 × 23,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,870x = 1,452,887,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,887,875.92/43,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,118.03

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