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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,356.57, 59,814.36 and 34,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,356.57, 59,814.36 and 34,368 is: 47,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,356.57 : 59,814.36 = 34,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,356.57/59,814.36 = 34,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,356.57x = 59,814.36 × 34,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,356.57x = 2,055,699,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,699,924.48/43,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,413.80

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