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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,376, 59,858.92 and 23,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,376, 59,858.92 and 23,504 is: 32,435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,376 : 59,858.92 = 23,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,376/59,858.92 = 23,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,376x = 59,858.92 × 23,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,376x = 1,406,924,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,924,055.68/43,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,435.54

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