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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,269, 59,711.22 and 23,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,269, 59,711.22 and 23,397 is: 32,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,269 : 59,711.22 = 23,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,269/59,711.22 = 23,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,269x = 59,711.22 × 23,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,269x = 1,397,063,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,063,414.34/43,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,287.86

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