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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.07, 35,021.63 and 21,727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.07, 35,021.63 and 21,727.71 is: 32,755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.07 : 35,021.63 = 21,727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.07/35,021.63 = 21,727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.07x = 35,021.63 × 21,727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.07x = 760,939,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,939,874.69/23,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,755.27

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