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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,241, 59,672.66 and 23,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,241, 59,672.66 and 23,369 is: 32,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,241 : 59,672.66 = 23,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,241/59,672.66 = 23,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,241x = 59,672.66 × 23,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,241x = 1,394,490,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,490,391.54/43,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,249.26

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