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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,779.58, 35,832.95 and 19,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,779.58, 35,832.95 and 19,711.15 is: 29,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,779.58 : 35,832.95 = 19,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,779.58/35,832.95 = 19,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,779.58x = 35,832.95 × 19,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,779.58x = 706,308,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,308,538.17/23,779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,702.32

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