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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,349, 59,821.62 and 23,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,349, 59,821.62 and 23,477 is: 32,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,349 : 59,821.62 = 23,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,349/59,821.62 = 23,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,349x = 59,821.62 × 23,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,349x = 1,404,432,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,432,172.74/43,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,398.26

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