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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.60, 35,164.76 and 21,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.60, 35,164.76 and 21,942.64 is: 32,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.60 : 35,164.76 = 21,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.60/35,164.76 = 21,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.60x = 35,164.76 × 21,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.60x = 771,607,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,607,669.37/23,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,729.08

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