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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,230, 59,657.40 and 23,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,230, 59,657.40 and 23,358 is: 32,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,230 : 59,657.40 = 23,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,230/59,657.40 = 23,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,230x = 59,657.40 × 23,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,230x = 1,393,477,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,477,549.20/43,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,234.04

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