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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.60, 35,020.44 and 21,195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.60, 35,020.44 and 21,195.90 is: 31,909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.60 : 35,020.44 = 21,195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.60/35,020.44 = 21,195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.60x = 35,020.44 × 21,195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.60x = 742,289,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,289,744.20/23,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,909.15

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