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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,895, 60,575.22 and 24,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,895, 60,575.22 and 24,023 is: 33,151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,895 : 60,575.22 = 24,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,895/60,575.22 = 24,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,895x = 60,575.22 × 24,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,895x = 1,455,198,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,198,510.06/43,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,151.81

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