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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,497.40, 35,246.10 and 21,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,497.40, 35,246.10 and 21,942.20 is: 32,913.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,497.40 : 35,246.10 = 21,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,497.40/35,246.10 = 21,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,497.40x = 35,246.10 × 21,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,497.40x = 773,376,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,376,975.42/23,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,913.30

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