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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.36, 35,955.78 and 22,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.36, 35,955.78 and 22,510.36 is: 33,768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.36 : 35,955.78 = 22,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.36/35,955.78 = 22,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.36x = 35,955.78 × 22,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.36x = 809,377,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,377,551.88/23,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,768.58

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