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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.32, 35,624.07 and 21,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.32, 35,624.07 and 21,008.28 is: 31,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.32 : 35,624.07 = 21,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.32/35,624.07 = 21,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.32x = 35,624.07 × 21,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.32x = 748,400,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,400,437.30/23,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,512.50

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