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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,871, 60,543.42 and 23,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,871, 60,543.42 and 23,999 is: 33,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,871 : 60,543.42 = 23,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,871/60,543.42 = 23,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,871x = 60,543.42 × 23,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,871x = 1,452,981,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,981,536.58/43,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,119.41

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