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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.80, 35,785.80 and 21,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.80, 35,785.80 and 21,281.40 is: 31,857.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.80 : 35,785.80 = 21,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.80/35,785.80 = 21,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.80x = 35,785.80 × 21,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.80x = 761,571,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,571,924.12/23,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,857.20

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