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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,261, 59,700.24 and 23,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,261, 59,700.24 and 23,389 is: 32,276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,261 : 59,700.24 = 23,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,261/59,700.24 = 23,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,261x = 59,700.24 × 23,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,261x = 1,396,328,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,328,913.36/43,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,276.85

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