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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,927.72, 35,777.61 and 21,836.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,927.72, 35,777.61 and 21,836.39 is: 32,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,927.72 : 35,777.61 = 21,836.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,927.72/35,777.61 = 21,836.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,927.72x = 35,777.61 × 21,836.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,927.72x = 781,253,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,253,666.34/23,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,650.58

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