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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.40, 35,513.10 and 19,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.40, 35,513.10 and 19,787.40 is: 29,681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.40 : 35,513.10 = 19,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.40/35,513.10 = 19,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.40x = 35,513.10 × 19,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.40x = 702,711,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,711,914.94/23,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,681.10

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