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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,885, 60,562.82 and 24,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,885, 60,562.82 and 24,013 is: 33,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,885 : 60,562.82 = 24,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,885/60,562.82 = 24,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,885x = 60,562.82 × 24,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,885x = 1,454,294,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,294,996.66/43,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,138.77

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