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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.60, 35,441.40 and 21,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.60, 35,441.40 and 21,440.60 is: 32,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.60 : 35,441.40 = 21,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.60/35,441.40 = 21,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.60x = 35,441.40 × 21,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.60x = 759,884,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,884,880.84/23,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,160.90

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