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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,201, 59,617.38 and 23,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,201, 59,617.38 and 23,329 is: 32,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,201 : 59,617.38 = 23,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,201/59,617.38 = 23,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,201x = 59,617.38 × 23,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,201x = 1,390,813,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,813,858.02/43,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,194.02

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