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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.26, 35,599.50 and 22,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.26, 35,599.50 and 22,114.56 is: 33,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.26 : 35,599.50 = 22,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.26/35,599.50 = 22,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.26x = 35,599.50 × 22,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.26x = 787,267,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,267,278.72/23,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,010.13

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