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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,332, 59,798.16 and 23,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,332, 59,798.16 and 23,460 is: 32,374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,332 : 59,798.16 = 23,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,332/59,798.16 = 23,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,332x = 59,798.16 × 23,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,332x = 1,402,864,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,864,833.60/43,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,374.80

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