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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,264, 59,704.32 and 23,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,264, 59,704.32 and 23,392 is: 32,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,264 : 59,704.32 = 23,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,264/59,704.32 = 23,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,264x = 59,704.32 × 23,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,264x = 1,396,603,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,603,453.44/43,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,280.96

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