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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,237, 59,667.14 and 23,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,237, 59,667.14 and 23,365 is: 32,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,237 : 59,667.14 = 23,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,237/59,667.14 = 23,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,237x = 59,667.14 × 23,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,237x = 1,394,122,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,122,726.10/43,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,243.74

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