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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.80, 35,371.65 and 21,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.80, 35,371.65 and 21,036.66 is: 31,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.80 : 35,371.65 = 21,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.80/35,371.65 = 21,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.80x = 35,371.65 × 21,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.80x = 744,101,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,101,374.69/23,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,462.00

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