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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,738.16, 35,767.48 and 19,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,738.16, 35,767.48 and 19,668.72 is: 29,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,738.16 : 35,767.48 = 19,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,738.16/35,767.48 = 19,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,738.16x = 35,767.48 × 19,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,738.16x = 703,500,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,500,549.23/23,738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,635.85

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