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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,342, 59,811.96 and 23,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,342, 59,811.96 and 23,470 is: 32,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,342 : 59,811.96 = 23,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,342/59,811.96 = 23,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,342x = 59,811.96 × 23,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,342x = 1,403,786,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,786,701.20/43,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,388.60

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