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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,354, 59,828.52 and 23,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,354, 59,828.52 and 23,482 is: 32,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,354 : 59,828.52 = 23,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,354/59,828.52 = 23,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,354x = 59,828.52 × 23,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,354x = 1,404,893,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,893,306.64/43,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,405.16

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