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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,355, 59,829.90 and 23,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,355, 59,829.90 and 23,483 is: 32,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,355 : 59,829.90 = 23,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,355/59,829.90 = 23,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,355x = 59,829.90 × 23,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,355x = 1,404,985,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,985,541.70/43,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,406.54

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