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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.26, 35,900.01 and 19,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.26, 35,900.01 and 19,761 is: 29,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.26 : 35,900.01 = 19,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.26/35,900.01 = 19,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.26x = 35,900.01 × 19,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.26x = 709,420,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,420,097.61/23,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.31

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