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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.82, 35,226.03 and 21,601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.82, 35,226.03 and 21,601.27 is: 32,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.82 : 35,226.03 = 21,601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.82/35,226.03 = 21,601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.82x = 35,226.03 × 21,601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.82x = 760,926,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,926,985.06/23,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,479.63

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