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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.49, 35,889.06 and 21,159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.49, 35,889.06 and 21,159.49 is: 31,690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.49 : 35,889.06 = 21,159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.49/35,889.06 = 21,159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.49x = 35,889.06 × 21,159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.49x = 759,394,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,394,206.18/23,962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,690.96

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