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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.36, 35,958.78 and 22,512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.36, 35,958.78 and 22,512.36 is: 33,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.36 : 35,958.78 = 22,512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.36/35,958.78 = 22,512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.36x = 35,958.78 × 22,512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.36x = 809,517,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,517,000.52/23,970.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,771.58

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