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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.76, 35,776.08 and 21,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.76, 35,776.08 and 21,348.36 is: 31,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.76 : 35,776.08 = 21,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.76/35,776.08 = 21,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.76x = 35,776.08 × 21,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.76x = 763,760,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,760,635.23/23,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,859.52

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