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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.30, 35,739.63 and 21,460.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.30, 35,739.63 and 21,460.75 is: 32,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.30 : 35,739.63 = 21,460.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.30/35,739.63 = 21,460.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.30x = 35,739.63 × 21,460.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.30x = 766,999,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,999,175.17/23,951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.29

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