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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,299, 59,752.66 and 23,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,299, 59,752.66 and 23,427 is: 32,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,299 : 59,752.66 = 23,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,299/59,752.66 = 23,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,299x = 59,752.66 × 23,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,299x = 1,399,825,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,825,565.82/43,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,329.28

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