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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.81, 35,759.76 and 21,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.81, 35,759.76 and 21,474.27 is: 32,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.81 : 35,759.76 = 21,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.81/35,759.76 = 21,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.81x = 35,759.76 × 21,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.81x = 767,914,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,914,741.38/23,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,043.43

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