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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,206, 59,624.28 and 23,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,206, 59,624.28 and 23,334 is: 32,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,206 : 59,624.28 = 23,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,206/59,624.28 = 23,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,206x = 59,624.28 × 23,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,206x = 1,391,272,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,272,949.52/43,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,200.92

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