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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.99, 35,361.96 and 21,451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.99, 35,361.96 and 21,451.38 is: 32,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.99 : 35,361.96 = 21,451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.99/35,361.96 = 21,451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.99x = 35,361.96 × 21,451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.99x = 758,562,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,562,841.50/23,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,037.98

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