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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,104.08, 34,419.78 and 21,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,104.08, 34,419.78 and 21,989.52 is: 32,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,104.08 : 34,419.78 = 21,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,104.08/34,419.78 = 21,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,104.08x = 34,419.78 × 21,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,104.08x = 756,874,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,874,440.71/23,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,759.34

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