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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,434.88, 35,326.60 and 21,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,434.88, 35,326.60 and 21,911.28 is: 33,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,434.88 : 35,326.60 = 21,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,434.88/35,326.60 = 21,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,434.88x = 35,326.60 × 21,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,434.88x = 774,051,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,051,024.05/23,434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,029.87

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