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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,335, 59,802.30 and 23,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,335, 59,802.30 and 23,463 is: 32,378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,335 : 59,802.30 = 23,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,335/59,802.30 = 23,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,335x = 59,802.30 × 23,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,335x = 1,403,141,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,141,364.90/43,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,378.94

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