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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.20, 35,037.27 and 21,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.20, 35,037.27 and 21,027.96 is: 31,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.20 : 35,037.27 = 21,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.20/35,037.27 = 21,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.20x = 35,037.27 × 21,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.20x = 736,762,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,762,312.07/23,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,541.92

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