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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.20, 35,611.80 and 19,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.20, 35,611.80 and 19,982.80 is: 29,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.20 : 35,611.80 = 19,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.20/35,611.80 = 19,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.20x = 35,611.80 × 19,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.20x = 711,623,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,623,477.04/23,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,974.20

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