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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.84, 34,943.57 and 21,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.84, 34,943.57 and 21,180.09 is: 31,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.84 : 34,943.57 = 21,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.84/34,943.57 = 21,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.84x = 34,943.57 × 21,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.84x = 740,107,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,107,957.52/23,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,774.05

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