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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.80, 34,466.40 and 21,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.80, 34,466.40 and 21,185.60 is: 31,707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.80 : 34,466.40 = 21,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.80/34,466.40 = 21,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.80x = 34,466.40 × 21,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.80x = 730,191,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,191,363.84/23,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,707.75

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