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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,353, 59,827.14 and 23,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,353, 59,827.14 and 23,481 is: 32,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,353 : 59,827.14 = 23,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,353/59,827.14 = 23,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,353x = 59,827.14 × 23,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,353x = 1,404,801,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,801,074.34/43,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,403.78

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