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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,593.68, 35,531.06 and 21,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,593.68, 35,531.06 and 21,280.32 is: 32,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,593.68 : 35,531.06 = 21,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,593.68/35,531.06 = 21,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,593.68x = 35,531.06 × 21,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,593.68x = 756,112,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,112,220.34/23,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,047.24

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