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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,202, 59,618.76 and 23,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,202, 59,618.76 and 23,330 is: 32,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,202 : 59,618.76 = 23,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,202/59,618.76 = 23,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,202x = 59,618.76 × 23,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,202x = 1,390,905,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,905,670.80/43,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,195.40

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