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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.68, 36,102.52 and 22,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.68, 36,102.52 and 22,343.28 is: 33,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.68 : 36,102.52 = 22,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.68/36,102.52 = 22,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.68x = 36,102.52 × 22,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.68x = 806,648,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,648,713.07/23,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.39

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