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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.67, 35,718.10 and 23,310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.67, 35,718.10 and 23,310.59 is: 34,789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.67 : 35,718.10 = 23,310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.67/35,718.10 = 23,310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.67x = 35,718.10 × 23,310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.67x = 832,610,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,610,015.70/23,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,789.68

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