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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,446, 59,955.48 and 23,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,446, 59,955.48 and 23,574 is: 32,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,446 : 59,955.48 = 23,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,446/59,955.48 = 23,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,446x = 59,955.48 × 23,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,446x = 1,413,390,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,390,485.52/43,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,532.12

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