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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.75, 35,042.60 and 21,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.75, 35,042.60 and 21,031.52 is: 31,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.75 : 35,042.60 = 21,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.75/35,042.60 = 21,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.75x = 35,042.60 × 21,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.75x = 736,999,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,999,020.12/23,361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,547.25

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