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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,205.50, 59,623.60 and 23,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,205.50, 59,623.60 and 23,333.50 is: 32,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,205.50 : 59,623.60 = 23,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,205.50/59,623.60 = 23,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,205.50x = 59,623.60 × 23,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,205.50x = 1,391,227,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,227,270.60/43,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,200.24

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