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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.26, 34,564.14 and 21,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.26, 34,564.14 and 21,361.20 is: 32,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.26 : 34,564.14 = 21,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.26/34,564.14 = 21,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.26x = 34,564.14 × 21,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.26x = 738,331,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,331,507.37/23,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,053.63

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