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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.32, 35,361.90 and 21,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.32, 35,361.90 and 21,030.16 is: 31,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.32 : 35,361.90 = 21,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.32/35,361.90 = 21,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.32x = 35,361.90 × 21,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.32x = 743,666,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,666,414.90/23,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,452.22

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