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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,217.67, 59,640.30 and 23,345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,217.67, 59,640.30 and 23,345.67 is: 32,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,217.67 : 59,640.30 = 23,345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,217.67/59,640.30 = 23,345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,217.67x = 59,640.30 × 23,345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,217.67x = 1,392,342,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,342,762.50/43,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,216.98

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