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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.74, 35,777.39 and 21,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.74, 35,777.39 and 21,059.24 is: 31,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.74 : 35,777.39 = 21,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.74/35,777.39 = 21,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.74x = 35,777.39 × 21,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.74x = 753,444,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,444,358.40/23,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,426.59

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