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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.81, 35,738.82 and 21,281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.81, 35,738.82 and 21,281.67 is: 31,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.81 : 35,738.82 = 21,281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.81/35,738.82 = 21,281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.81x = 35,738.82 × 21,281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.81x = 760,581,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,581,773.43/23,895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,829.09

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