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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266, 59,707.26 and 23,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266, 59,707.26 and 23,394 is: 32,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266 : 59,707.26 = 23,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266/59,707.26 = 23,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266x = 59,707.26 × 23,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266x = 1,396,791,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,791,640.44/43,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.82

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