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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,367, 59,846.46 and 23,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,367, 59,846.46 and 23,495 is: 32,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,367 : 59,846.46 = 23,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,367/59,846.46 = 23,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,367x = 59,846.46 × 23,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,367x = 1,406,092,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,092,577.70/43,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,423.10

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