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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,347, 59,818.86 and 23,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,347, 59,818.86 and 23,475 is: 32,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,347 : 59,818.86 = 23,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,347/59,818.86 = 23,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,347x = 59,818.86 × 23,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,347x = 1,404,247,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,247,738.50/43,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,395.50

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