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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.91, 36,037.95 and 21,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.91, 36,037.95 and 21,670.25 is: 32,649.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.91 : 36,037.95 = 21,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.91/36,037.95 = 21,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.91x = 36,037.95 × 21,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.91x = 780,951,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,951,205.80/23,918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,649.95

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