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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,892, 60,571.08 and 24,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,892, 60,571.08 and 24,020 is: 33,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,892 : 60,571.08 = 24,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,892/60,571.08 = 24,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,892x = 60,571.08 × 24,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,892x = 1,454,917,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,917,341.60/43,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,147.67

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