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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.95, 35,689.05 and 22,480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.95, 35,689.05 and 22,480.50 is: 33,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.95 : 35,689.05 = 22,480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.95/35,689.05 = 22,480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.95x = 35,689.05 × 22,480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.95x = 802,307,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,307,688.53/23,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,772.92

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