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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.48, 35,026.35 and 21,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.48, 35,026.35 and 21,028.86 is: 31,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.48 : 35,026.35 = 21,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.48/35,026.35 = 21,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.48x = 35,026.35 × 21,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.48x = 736,564,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,564,210.46/23,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,683.62

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