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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,323, 59,785.92 and 23,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,323, 59,785.92 and 23,451 is: 32,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,323 : 59,785.92 = 23,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,323/59,785.92 = 23,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,323x = 59,785.92 × 23,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,323x = 1,402,039,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,039,609.92/43,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,362.48

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