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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.44, 35,679.60 and 19,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.44, 35,679.60 and 19,639.84 is: 29,411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.44 : 35,679.60 = 19,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.44/35,679.60 = 19,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.44x = 35,679.60 × 19,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.44x = 700,741,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,741,635.26/23,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,411.49

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