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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,884, 60,559.96 and 24,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,884, 60,559.96 and 24,012 is: 33,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,884 : 60,559.96 = 24,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,884/60,559.96 = 24,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,884x = 60,559.96 × 24,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,884x = 1,454,165,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,165,759.52/43,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,136.58

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