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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,371, 59,852.02 and 23,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,371, 59,852.02 and 23,499 is: 32,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,371 : 59,852.02 = 23,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,371/59,852.02 = 23,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,371x = 59,852.02 × 23,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,371x = 1,406,462,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,462,617.98/43,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,428.64

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