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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,917.47, 35,762.25 and 21,826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,917.47, 35,762.25 and 21,826.11 is: 32,635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,917.47 : 35,762.25 = 21,826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,917.47/35,762.25 = 21,826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,917.47x = 35,762.25 × 21,826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,917.47x = 780,550,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,550,802.35/23,917.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,635.17

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