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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.40, 35,688.60 and 22,698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.40, 35,688.60 and 22,698.90 is: 34,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.40 : 35,688.60 = 22,698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.40/35,688.60 = 22,698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.40x = 35,688.60 × 22,698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.40x = 810,091,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,091,962.54/23,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,048.35

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