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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,452, 59,963.76 and 23,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,452, 59,963.76 and 23,580 is: 32,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,452 : 59,963.76 = 23,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,452/59,963.76 = 23,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,452x = 59,963.76 × 23,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,452x = 1,413,945,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,945,460.80/43,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,540.40

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