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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,328, 59,792.64 and 23,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,328, 59,792.64 and 23,456 is: 32,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,328 : 59,792.64 = 23,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,328/59,792.64 = 23,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,328x = 59,792.64 × 23,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,328x = 1,402,496,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,496,163.84/43,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,369.28

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