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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,474, 59,994.12 and 23,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,474, 59,994.12 and 23,602 is: 32,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,474 : 59,994.12 = 23,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,474/59,994.12 = 23,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,474x = 59,994.12 × 23,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,474x = 1,415,981,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,981,220.24/43,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,570.76

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