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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.32, 35,255.87 and 21,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.32, 35,255.87 and 21,145.08 is: 31,551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.32 : 35,255.87 = 21,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.32/35,255.87 = 21,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.32x = 35,255.87 × 21,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.32x = 745,488,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,488,191.62/23,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,551.96

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