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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,298, 59,751.28 and 23,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,298, 59,751.28 and 23,426 is: 32,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,298 : 59,751.28 = 23,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,298/59,751.28 = 23,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,298x = 59,751.28 × 23,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,298x = 1,399,733,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,733,485.28/43,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,327.90

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