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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.62, 35,655.65 and 21,440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.62, 35,655.65 and 21,440.35 is: 32,308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.62 : 35,655.65 = 21,440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.62/35,655.65 = 21,440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.62x = 35,655.65 × 21,440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.62x = 764,469,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,469,615.48/23,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,308.42

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