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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.70, 35,855.55 and 23,730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.70, 35,855.55 and 23,730.90 is: 35,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.70 : 35,855.55 = 23,730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.70/35,855.55 = 23,730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.70x = 35,855.55 × 23,730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.70x = 850,884,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,884,471.50/23,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,596.35

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