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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,369, 59,849.28 and 23,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,369, 59,849.28 and 23,497 is: 32,425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,369 : 59,849.28 = 23,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,369/59,849.28 = 23,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,369x = 59,849.28 × 23,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,369x = 1,406,278,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,278,532.16/43,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,425.89

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