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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.39, 36,092.79 and 22,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.39, 36,092.79 and 22,336.76 is: 33,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.39 : 36,092.79 = 22,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.39/36,092.79 = 22,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.39x = 36,092.79 × 22,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.39x = 806,196,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,196,078.19/23,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,672.34

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