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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,327, 59,791.28 and 23,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,327, 59,791.28 and 23,455 is: 32,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,327 : 59,791.28 = 23,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,327/59,791.28 = 23,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,327x = 59,791.28 × 23,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,327x = 1,402,404,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,404,472.40/43,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,367.91

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