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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.81, 35,432.76 and 22,178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.81, 35,432.76 and 22,178.39 is: 33,267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.81 : 35,432.76 = 22,178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.81/35,432.76 = 22,178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.81x = 35,432.76 × 22,178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.81x = 785,841,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,841,426.03/23,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,267.62

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