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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.20, 35,907.03 and 21,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.20, 35,907.03 and 21,436.74 is: 32,179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.20 : 35,907.03 = 21,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.20/35,907.03 = 21,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.20x = 35,907.03 × 21,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.20x = 769,729,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,729,666.28/23,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.06

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