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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,316.58, 59,776.86 and 23,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,316.58, 59,776.86 and 23,444.58 is: 32,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,316.58 : 59,776.86 = 23,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,316.58/59,776.86 = 23,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,316.58x = 59,776.86 × 23,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,316.58x = 1,401,443,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,443,376.42/43,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,353.51

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