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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,296, 59,748.48 and 23,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,296, 59,748.48 and 23,424 is: 32,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,296 : 59,748.48 = 23,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,296/59,748.48 = 23,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,296x = 59,748.48 × 23,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,296x = 1,399,548,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,548,395.52/43,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,325.12

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