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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,227, 59,653.26 and 23,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,227, 59,653.26 and 23,355 is: 32,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,227 : 59,653.26 = 23,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,227/59,653.26 = 23,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,227x = 59,653.26 × 23,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,227x = 1,393,201,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,201,887.30/43,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,229.90

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