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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.61, 35,950 and 7,326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.61, 35,950 and 7,326.58 is: 10,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.61 : 35,950 = 7,326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.61/35,950 = 7,326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.61x = 35,950 × 7,326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.61x = 263,390,551
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,390,551/23,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.90

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