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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,259, 59,697.48 and 23,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,259, 59,697.48 and 23,387 is: 32,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,259 : 59,697.48 = 23,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,259/59,697.48 = 23,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,259x = 59,697.48 × 23,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,259x = 1,396,144,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,144,964.76/43,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,274.09

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