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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265.76, 59,706.74 and 23,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265.76, 59,706.74 and 23,393.76 is: 32,283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265.76 : 59,706.74 = 23,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265.76/59,706.74 = 23,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265.76x = 59,706.74 × 23,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265.76x = 1,396,765,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,765,145.94/43,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.38

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