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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.64, 35,933.22 and 21,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.64, 35,933.22 and 21,601.08 is: 32,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.64 : 35,933.22 = 21,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.64/35,933.22 = 21,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.64x = 35,933.22 × 21,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.64x = 776,196,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,196,359.88/23,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,545.41

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