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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,256, 59,693.36 and 23,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,256, 59,693.36 and 23,384 is: 32,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,256 : 59,693.36 = 23,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,256/59,693.36 = 23,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,256x = 59,693.36 × 23,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,256x = 1,395,869,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,869,530.24/43,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,269.96

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