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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,310, 59,767.83 and 23,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,310, 59,767.83 and 23,438 is: 32,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,310 : 59,767.83 = 23,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,310/59,767.83 = 23,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,310x = 59,767.83 × 23,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,310x = 1,400,838,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,838,399.54/43,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,344.46

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