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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.78, 35,421.86 and 8,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.78, 35,421.86 and 8,033.06 is: 12,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.78 : 35,421.86 = 8,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.78/35,421.86 = 8,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.78x = 35,421.86 × 8,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.78x = 284,545,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,545,926.69/23,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.91

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