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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.76, 35,808.96 and 23,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.76, 35,808.96 and 23,079.20 is: 34,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.76 : 35,808.96 = 23,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.76/35,808.96 = 23,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.76x = 35,808.96 × 23,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.76x = 826,442,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,442,149.63/23,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,565.05

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