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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.96, 35,740.36 and 22,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.96, 35,740.36 and 22,359.84 is: 33,379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.96 : 35,740.36 = 22,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.96/35,740.36 = 22,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.96x = 35,740.36 × 22,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.96x = 799,148,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,148,731.14/23,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,379.98

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