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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,588.10, 35,349.90 and 13,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,588.10, 35,349.90 and 13,042.48 is: 19,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588.10 : 35,349.90 = 13,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588.10/35,349.90 = 13,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588.10x = 35,349.90 × 13,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588.10x = 461,050,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,050,363.75/23,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.89

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