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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.76, 34,561.89 and 21,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.76, 34,561.89 and 21,359.70 is: 32,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.76 : 34,561.89 = 21,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.76/34,561.89 = 21,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.76x = 34,561.89 × 21,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.76x = 738,231,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,231,601.83/23,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,051.38

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