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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,329, 59,794.04 and 23,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,329, 59,794.04 and 23,457 is: 32,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,329 : 59,794.04 = 23,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,329/59,794.04 = 23,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,329x = 59,794.04 × 23,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,329x = 1,402,588,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,588,796.28/43,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,370.67

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