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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.32, 32,976.59 and 21,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.32, 32,976.59 and 21,223.50 is: 29,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.32 : 32,976.59 = 21,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.32/32,976.59 = 21,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.32x = 32,976.59 × 21,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.32x = 699,878,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,878,657.87/23,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,270.99

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