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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,274, 59,718.12 and 23,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,274, 59,718.12 and 23,402 is: 32,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,274 : 59,718.12 = 23,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,274/59,718.12 = 23,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,274x = 59,718.12 × 23,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,274x = 1,397,523,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,523,444.24/43,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,294.76

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