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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,343, 59,813.34 and 23,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,343, 59,813.34 and 23,471 is: 32,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,343 : 59,813.34 = 23,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,343/59,813.34 = 23,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,343x = 59,813.34 × 23,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,343x = 1,403,878,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,878,903.14/43,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,389.98

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