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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.06, 34,909.88 and 21,298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.06, 34,909.88 and 21,298.37 is: 31,935.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.06 : 34,909.88 = 21,298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.06/34,909.88 = 21,298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.06x = 34,909.88 × 21,298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.06x = 743,523,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,523,259.85/23,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,935.47

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