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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,383, 59,868.58 and 23,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,383, 59,868.58 and 23,511 is: 32,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,383 : 59,868.58 = 23,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,383/59,868.58 = 23,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,383x = 59,868.58 × 23,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,383x = 1,407,570,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,570,184.38/43,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,445.20

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