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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,324, 59,787.28 and 23,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,324, 59,787.28 and 23,452 is: 32,363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,324 : 59,787.28 = 23,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,324/59,787.28 = 23,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,324x = 59,787.28 × 23,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,324x = 1,402,131,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,131,290.56/43,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,363.85

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