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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,890.35, 32,881.64 and 21,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,890.35, 32,881.64 and 21,039.08 is: 28,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,890.35 : 32,881.64 = 21,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,890.35/32,881.64 = 21,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,890.35x = 32,881.64 × 21,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,890.35x = 691,799,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,799,431.50/23,890.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,957.27

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