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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.45, 34,989.81 and 21,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.45, 34,989.81 and 21,852.82 is: 32,749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.45 : 34,989.81 = 21,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.45/34,989.81 = 21,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.45x = 34,989.81 × 21,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.45x = 764,626,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,626,019.76/23,347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,749.87

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