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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.46, 35,470.31 and 22,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.46, 35,470.31 and 22,124.34 is: 32,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.46 : 35,470.31 = 22,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.46/35,470.31 = 22,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.46x = 35,470.31 × 22,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.46x = 784,757,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,757,087.72/23,786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,991.76

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