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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,051.72, 59,407.96 and 23,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,051.72, 59,407.96 and 23,930 is: 33,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,051.72 : 59,407.96 = 23,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,051.72/59,407.96 = 23,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,051.72x = 59,407.96 × 23,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,051.72x = 1,421,632,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,632,482.80/43,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,021.50

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