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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,919.91, 36,039.46 and 21,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,919.91, 36,039.46 and 21,671.25 is: 32,651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,919.91 : 36,039.46 = 21,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,919.91/36,039.46 = 21,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,919.91x = 36,039.46 × 21,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,919.91x = 781,020,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,020,147.53/23,919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,651.47

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