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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,873, 60,544.98 and 24,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,873, 60,544.98 and 24,001 is: 33,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,873 : 60,544.98 = 24,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,873/60,544.98 = 24,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,873x = 60,544.98 × 24,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,873x = 1,453,140,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,140,064.98/43,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,121.51

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