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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,369.57, 59,832.30 and 34,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,369.57, 59,832.30 and 34,381 is: 47,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,369.57 : 59,832.30 = 34,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,369.57/59,832.30 = 34,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,369.57x = 59,832.30 × 34,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,369.57x = 2,057,094,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,094,306.30/43,369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,431.74

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