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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.28, 35,732.44 and 22,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.28, 35,732.44 and 22,361.36 is: 33,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.28 : 35,732.44 = 22,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.28/35,732.44 = 22,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.28x = 35,732.44 × 22,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.28x = 799,025,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,025,954.52/23,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,545.34

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