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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.16, 35,444.58 and 8,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.16, 35,444.58 and 8,044.76 is: 12,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.16 : 35,444.58 = 8,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.16/35,444.58 = 8,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.16x = 35,444.58 × 8,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.16x = 285,143,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,143,139.40/23,629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.43

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