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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,368, 59,847.92 and 23,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,368, 59,847.92 and 23,496 is: 32,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,368 : 59,847.92 = 23,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,368/59,847.92 = 23,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,368x = 59,847.92 × 23,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,368x = 1,406,186,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,186,728.32/43,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,424.52

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