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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,279, 59,725.02 and 23,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,279, 59,725.02 and 23,407 is: 32,301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,279 : 59,725.02 = 23,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,279/59,725.02 = 23,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,279x = 59,725.02 × 23,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,279x = 1,397,983,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,983,543.14/43,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,301.66

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