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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.91, 35,205.03 and 21,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.91, 35,205.03 and 21,961.80 is: 32,864.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.91 : 35,205.03 = 21,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.91/35,205.03 = 21,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.91x = 35,205.03 × 21,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.91x = 773,165,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,165,827.85/23,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,864.44

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