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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.92, 32,126.35 and 21,577.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.92, 32,126.35 and 21,577.49 is: 29,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.92 : 32,126.35 = 21,577.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.92/32,126.35 = 21,577.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.92x = 32,126.35 × 21,577.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.92x = 693,205,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,205,881.53/23,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,794.90

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