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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.19, 35,714.79 and 23,131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.19, 35,714.79 and 23,131.89 is: 34,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.19 : 35,714.79 = 23,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.19/35,714.79 = 23,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.19x = 35,714.79 × 23,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.19x = 826,150,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,150,593.65/23,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,777.70

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