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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,436.63, 35,203.32 and 22,426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,436.63, 35,203.32 and 22,426.11 is: 33,685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,436.63 : 35,203.32 = 22,426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,436.63/35,203.32 = 22,426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,436.63x = 35,203.32 × 22,426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,436.63x = 789,473,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,473,526.69/23,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,685.45

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