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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.22, 35,781.21 and 23,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.22, 35,781.21 and 23,060.70 is: 34,537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.22 : 35,781.21 = 23,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.22/35,781.21 = 23,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.22x = 35,781.21 × 23,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.22x = 825,139,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,139,749.45/23,891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,537.36

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