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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.68, 31,763.34 and 21,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.68, 31,763.34 and 21,314.52 is: 29,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.68 : 31,763.34 = 21,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.68/31,763.34 = 21,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.68x = 31,763.34 × 21,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.68x = 677,020,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,020,345.70/23,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,393.90

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