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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.08, 35,791.34 and 21,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.08, 35,791.34 and 21,374.42 is: 31,999.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.08 : 35,791.34 = 21,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.08/35,791.34 = 21,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.08x = 35,791.34 × 21,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.08x = 765,018,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,018,847.69/23,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,999.67

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