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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,318, 59,779.02 and 23,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,318, 59,779.02 and 23,446 is: 32,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,318 : 59,779.02 = 23,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,318/59,779.02 = 23,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,318x = 59,779.02 × 23,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,318x = 1,401,578,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,578,902.92/43,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.58

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