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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,446.71, 35,211.57 and 22,478.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,446.71, 35,211.57 and 22,478.01 is: 33,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,446.71 : 35,211.57 = 22,478.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,446.71/35,211.57 = 22,478.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,446.71x = 35,211.57 × 22,478.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,446.71x = 791,486,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,486,022.58/23,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,756.81

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