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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.94, 35,451.41 and 19,762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.94, 35,451.41 and 19,762.38 is: 29,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.94 : 35,451.41 = 19,762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.94/35,451.41 = 19,762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.94x = 35,451.41 × 19,762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.94x = 700,604,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,604,137.14/23,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,647.75

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