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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,781.72, 35,707.52 and 23,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,781.72, 35,707.52 and 23,361.74 is: 35,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,781.72 : 35,707.52 = 23,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,781.72/35,707.52 = 23,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,781.72x = 35,707.52 × 23,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,781.72x = 834,189,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,189,798.28/23,781.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,076.93

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