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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,542.06, 35,277.72 and 21,319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,542.06, 35,277.72 and 21,319.42 is: 31,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,542.06 : 35,277.72 = 21,319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,542.06/35,277.72 = 21,319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,542.06x = 35,277.72 × 21,319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,542.06x = 752,100,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,100,529.32/23,542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,947.10

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