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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.36, 35,910.96 and 21,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.36, 35,910.96 and 21,987.36 is: 32,960.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.36 : 35,910.96 = 21,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.36/35,910.96 = 21,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.36x = 35,910.96 × 21,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.36x = 789,587,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,587,205.47/23,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.77

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