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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,209, 59,628.44 and 23,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,209, 59,628.44 and 23,337 is: 32,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,209 : 59,628.44 = 23,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,209/59,628.44 = 23,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,209x = 59,628.44 × 23,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,209x = 1,391,548,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,548,962.62/43,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,205.07

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