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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.60, 35,064.90 and 21,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.60, 35,064.90 and 21,481.20 is: 32,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.60 : 35,064.90 = 21,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.60/35,064.90 = 21,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.60x = 35,064.90 × 21,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.60x = 753,236,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,236,129.88/23,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,221.80

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