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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.82, 34,995.18 and 21,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.82, 34,995.18 and 21,008.21 is: 31,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.82 : 34,995.18 = 21,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.82/34,995.18 = 21,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.82x = 34,995.18 × 21,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.82x = 735,185,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,185,862.93/23,226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,652.46

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