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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.80, 35,469.92 and 21,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.80, 35,469.92 and 21,323.44 is: 32,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.80 : 35,469.92 = 21,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.80/35,469.92 = 21,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.80x = 35,469.92 × 21,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.80x = 756,340,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,340,710.92/23,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,133.02

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