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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.91, 35,328.75 and 23,038.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.91, 35,328.75 and 23,038.37 is: 34,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.91 : 35,328.75 = 23,038.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.91/35,328.75 = 23,038.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.91x = 35,328.75 × 23,038.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.91x = 813,916,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,916,637.49/23,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,368.71

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