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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.81, 35,281.85 and 21,322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.81, 35,281.85 and 21,322.17 is: 31,951.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.81 : 35,281.85 = 21,322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.81/35,281.85 = 21,322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.81x = 35,281.85 × 21,322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.81x = 752,285,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,285,497.00/23,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,951.22

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