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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.26, 35,529.24 and 7,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.26, 35,529.24 and 7,042.22 is: 10,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.26 : 35,529.24 = 7,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.26/35,529.24 = 7,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.26x = 35,529.24 × 7,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.26x = 250,204,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,204,689.30/23,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.07

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