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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612, 35,467.21 and 19,921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612, 35,467.21 and 19,921.46 is: 29,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612 : 35,467.21 = 19,921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612/35,467.21 = 19,921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612x = 35,467.21 × 19,921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612x = 706,558,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,558,605.33/23,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,923.71

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