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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.70, 35,426.97 and 23,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.70, 35,426.97 and 23,238.50 is: 34,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.70 : 35,426.97 = 23,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.70/35,426.97 = 23,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.70x = 35,426.97 × 23,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.70x = 823,269,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,269,465.21/23,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,867.01

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