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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,405.56, 35,122.74 and 21,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,405.56, 35,122.74 and 21,218.20 is: 31,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,405.56 : 35,122.74 = 21,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,405.56/35,122.74 = 21,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,405.56x = 35,122.74 × 21,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,405.56x = 745,241,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,241,321.87/23,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,840.35

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