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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.58, 34,771.99 and 21,844.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.58, 34,771.99 and 21,844.98 is: 32,811.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.58 : 34,771.99 = 21,844.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.58/34,771.99 = 21,844.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.58x = 34,771.99 × 21,844.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.58x = 759,593,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,593,426.11/23,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,811.00

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