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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.60, 35,639.40 and 22,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.60, 35,639.40 and 22,204.40 is: 33,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.60 : 35,639.40 = 22,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.60/35,639.40 = 22,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.60x = 35,639.40 × 22,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.60x = 791,351,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,351,493.36/23,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,306.60

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