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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.80, 34,909.20 and 21,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.80, 34,909.20 and 21,085.80 is: 31,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.80 : 34,909.20 = 21,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.80/34,909.20 = 21,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.80x = 34,909.20 × 21,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.80x = 736,088,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,088,409.36/23,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,628.70

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