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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,394, 59,883.76 and 23,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,394, 59,883.76 and 23,522 is: 32,460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,394 : 59,883.76 = 23,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,394/59,883.76 = 23,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,394x = 59,883.76 × 23,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,394x = 1,408,585,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,585,802.72/43,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,460.38

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