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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.36, 35,230.62 and 19,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.36, 35,230.62 and 19,761.80 is: 29,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.36 : 35,230.62 = 19,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.36/35,230.62 = 19,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.36x = 35,230.62 × 19,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.36x = 696,220,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,220,466.32/23,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,666.35

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