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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.36, 35,396.82 and 21,445.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.36, 35,396.82 and 21,445.65 is: 32,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.36 : 35,396.82 = 21,445.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.36/35,396.82 = 21,445.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.36x = 35,396.82 × 21,445.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.36x = 759,107,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,107,812.83/23,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,285.48

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