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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,932, 60,627.68 and 24,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,932, 60,627.68 and 24,060 is: 33,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,932 : 60,627.68 = 24,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,932/60,627.68 = 24,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,932x = 60,627.68 × 24,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,932x = 1,458,701,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,701,980.80/43,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,203.63

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