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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,453, 59,965.14 and 23,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,453, 59,965.14 and 23,581 is: 32,541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,453 : 59,965.14 = 23,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,453/59,965.14 = 23,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,453x = 59,965.14 × 23,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,453x = 1,414,037,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,037,966.34/43,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,541.78

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