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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.60, 35,441.40 and 23,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.60, 35,441.40 and 23,166.80 is: 34,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.60 : 35,441.40 = 23,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.60/35,441.40 = 23,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.60x = 35,441.40 × 23,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.60x = 821,063,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,063,825.52/23,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,750.20

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