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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,050.76, 34,588.89 and 21,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,050.76, 34,588.89 and 21,377.70 is: 32,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,050.76 : 34,588.89 = 21,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,050.76/34,588.89 = 21,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,050.76x = 34,588.89 × 21,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,050.76x = 739,430,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,430,913.75/23,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,078.38

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