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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,358.67, 59,834.97 and 23,486.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,358.67, 59,834.97 and 23,486.67 is: 32,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,358.67 : 59,834.97 = 23,486.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,358.67/59,834.97 = 23,486.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,358.67x = 59,834.97 × 23,486.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,358.67x = 1,405,324,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,324,194.85/43,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,411.61

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