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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.92, 32,127.73 and 21,578.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.92, 32,127.73 and 21,578.49 is: 29,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.92 : 32,127.73 = 21,578.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.92/32,127.73 = 21,578.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.92x = 32,127.73 × 21,578.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.92x = 693,267,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,267,900.53/23,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,796.29

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