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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.59, 35,170.46 and 21,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.59, 35,170.46 and 21,322.98 is: 31,846.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.59 : 35,170.46 = 21,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.59/35,170.46 = 21,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.59x = 35,170.46 × 21,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.59x = 749,938,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,938,786.01/23,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,846.44

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