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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,239, 59,669.90 and 23,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,239, 59,669.90 and 23,367 is: 32,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,239 : 59,669.90 = 23,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,239/59,669.90 = 23,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,239x = 59,669.90 × 23,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,239x = 1,394,306,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,306,553.30/43,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,246.50

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