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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.98, 35,911.28 and 21,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.98, 35,911.28 and 21,359.70 is: 32,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.98 : 35,911.28 = 21,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.98/35,911.28 = 21,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.98x = 35,911.28 × 21,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.98x = 767,054,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,054,220.82/23,968.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,001.96

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