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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.80, 35,691.76 and 21,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.80, 35,691.76 and 21,642.08 is: 32,580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.80 : 35,691.76 = 21,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.80/35,691.76 = 21,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.80x = 35,691.76 × 21,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.80x = 772,443,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,443,925.26/23,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,580.47

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