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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.42, 35,929.74 and 22,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.42, 35,929.74 and 22,550.74 is: 33,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.42 : 35,929.74 = 22,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.42/35,929.74 = 22,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.42x = 35,929.74 × 22,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.42x = 810,242,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,242,225.01/23,909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,887.99

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