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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,242, 59,674.04 and 23,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,242, 59,674.04 and 23,370 is: 32,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,242 : 59,674.04 = 23,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,242/59,674.04 = 23,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,242x = 59,674.04 × 23,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,242x = 1,394,582,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,582,314.80/43,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,250.64

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