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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,379.52, 35,011.94 and 21,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,379.52, 35,011.94 and 21,132.98 is: 31,647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,379.52 : 35,011.94 = 21,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,379.52/35,011.94 = 21,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,379.52x = 35,011.94 × 21,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,379.52x = 739,906,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,906,627.78/23,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,647.64

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