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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,373, 59,854.78 and 23,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,373, 59,854.78 and 23,501 is: 32,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,373 : 59,854.78 = 23,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,373/59,854.78 = 23,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,373x = 59,854.78 × 23,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,373x = 1,406,647,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,647,184.78/43,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,431.40

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