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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.68, 35,170.76 and 21,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.68, 35,170.76 and 21,946.72 is: 32,735.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.68 : 35,170.76 = 21,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.68/35,170.76 = 21,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.68x = 35,170.76 × 21,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.68x = 771,882,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,882,821.91/23,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,735.08

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