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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.44, 35,981.22 and 21,214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.44, 35,981.22 and 21,214.64 is: 31,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.44 : 35,981.22 = 21,214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.44/35,981.22 = 21,214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.44x = 35,981.22 × 21,214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.44x = 763,328,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,328,629.06/23,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,844.58

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