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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.67, 33,118.71 and 21,740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.67, 33,118.71 and 21,740.07 is: 30,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.67 : 33,118.71 = 21,740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.67/33,118.71 = 21,740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.67x = 33,118.71 × 21,740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.67x = 720,003,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,003,073.71/23,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,030.57

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