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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.40, 35,444.52 and 22,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.40, 35,444.52 and 22,799.88 is: 34,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.40 : 35,444.52 = 22,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.40/35,444.52 = 22,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.40x = 35,444.52 × 22,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.40x = 808,130,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,130,802.66/23,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,198.78

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