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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,313, 59,771.94 and 23,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,313, 59,771.94 and 23,441 is: 32,348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,313 : 59,771.94 = 23,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,313/59,771.94 = 23,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,313x = 59,771.94 × 23,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,313x = 1,401,114,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,114,045.54/43,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,348.58

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