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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.58, 32,335.43 and 21,641.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.58, 32,335.43 and 21,641.11 is: 29,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.58 : 32,335.43 = 21,641.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.58/32,335.43 = 21,641.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.58x = 32,335.43 × 21,641.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.58x = 699,774,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,774,435.85/23,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,888.83

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