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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.72, 34,943.34 and 19,941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.72, 34,943.34 and 19,941.48 is: 29,950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.72 : 34,943.34 = 19,941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.72/34,943.34 = 19,941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.72x = 34,943.34 × 19,941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.72x = 696,821,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,821,915.74/23,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,950.58

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