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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.82, 35,249.17 and 21,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.82, 35,249.17 and 21,140.58 is: 31,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.82 : 35,249.17 = 21,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.82/35,249.17 = 21,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.82x = 35,249.17 × 21,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.82x = 745,187,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,187,898.32/23,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,545.26

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