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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.31, 35,436.51 and 22,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.31, 35,436.51 and 22,180.89 is: 33,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.31 : 35,436.51 = 22,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.31/35,436.51 = 22,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.31x = 35,436.51 × 22,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.31x = 786,013,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,013,330.29/23,624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.38

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