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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,985.23, 60,660.39 and 34,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,985.23, 60,660.39 and 34,297.05 is: 47,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,985.23 : 60,660.39 = 34,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,985.23/60,660.39 = 34,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,985.23x = 60,660.39 × 34,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,985.23x = 2,080,472,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,472,428.85/43,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,299.34

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