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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.30, 35,920.46 and 7,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.30, 35,920.46 and 7,079.35 is: 10,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.30 : 35,920.46 = 7,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.30/35,920.46 = 7,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.30x = 35,920.46 × 7,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.30x = 254,293,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,293,508.50/23,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.32

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