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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265, 59,705.70 and 23,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265, 59,705.70 and 23,393 is: 32,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265 : 59,705.70 = 23,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265/59,705.70 = 23,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265x = 59,705.70 × 23,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265x = 1,396,695,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,695,440.10/43,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,282.34

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