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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,497.60, 35,246.40 and 21,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,497.60, 35,246.40 and 21,942.40 is: 32,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,497.60 : 35,246.40 = 21,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,497.60/35,246.40 = 21,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,497.60x = 35,246.40 × 21,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,497.60x = 773,390,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,390,607.36/23,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,913.60

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