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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.98, 35,183.18 and 21,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.98, 35,183.18 and 21,482.10 is: 32,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.98 : 35,183.18 = 21,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.98/35,183.18 = 21,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.98x = 35,183.18 × 21,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.98x = 755,808,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,808,483.67/23,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,055.70

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