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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.60, 35,483.12 and 21,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.60, 35,483.12 and 21,374.24 is: 32,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.60 : 35,483.12 = 21,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.60/35,483.12 = 21,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.60x = 35,483.12 × 21,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.60x = 758,424,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,424,722.83/23,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,096.38

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