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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,266.72, 59,708.16 and 23,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,266.72, 59,708.16 and 23,394.72 is: 32,284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,266.72 : 59,708.16 = 23,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,266.72/59,708.16 = 23,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,266.72x = 59,708.16 × 23,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,266.72x = 1,396,855,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,855,684.92/43,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,284.76

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