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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,983, 60,696.54 and 24,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,983, 60,696.54 and 24,111 is: 33,273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,983 : 60,696.54 = 24,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,983/60,696.54 = 24,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,983x = 60,696.54 × 24,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,983x = 1,463,454,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,454,275.94/43,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.18

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