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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.32, 35,014.72 and 23,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.32, 35,014.72 and 23,189.12 is: 34,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.32 : 35,014.72 = 23,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.32/35,014.72 = 23,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.32x = 35,014.72 × 23,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.32x = 811,960,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,960,543.85/23,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,627.66

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