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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,889, 60,568.34 and 24,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,889, 60,568.34 and 24,017 is: 33,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,889 : 60,568.34 = 24,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,889/60,568.34 = 24,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,889x = 60,568.34 × 24,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,889x = 1,454,669,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,669,821.78/43,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,144.29

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