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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.73, 36,088.86 and 22,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.73, 36,088.86 and 22,334.10 is: 33,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.73 : 36,088.86 = 22,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.73/36,088.86 = 22,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.73x = 36,088.86 × 22,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.73x = 806,012,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,012,208.13/23,939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,668.39

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