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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.32, 35,249.91 and 21,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.32, 35,249.91 and 21,141.08 is: 31,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.32 : 35,249.91 = 21,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.32/35,249.91 = 21,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.32x = 35,249.91 × 21,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.32x = 745,220,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,220,991.05/23,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,545.99

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