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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.96, 32,110.02 and 21,767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.96, 32,110.02 and 21,767.94 is: 30,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.96 : 32,110.02 = 21,767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.96/32,110.02 = 21,767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.96x = 32,110.02 × 21,767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.96x = 698,968,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,968,988.76/23,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,050.31

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