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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.46, 35,627.13 and 7,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.46, 35,627.13 and 7,958.88 is: 11,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.46 : 35,627.13 = 7,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.46/35,627.13 = 7,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.46x = 35,627.13 × 7,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.46x = 283,552,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,552,052.41/23,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.28

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