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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.28, 35,918.91 and 7,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.28, 35,918.91 and 7,302.62 is: 10,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.28 : 35,918.91 = 7,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.28/35,918.91 = 7,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.28x = 35,918.91 × 7,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.28x = 262,302,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,302,240.34/23,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.61

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