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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.70, 35,963.55 and 21,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.70, 35,963.55 and 21,059.70 is: 31,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.70 : 35,963.55 = 21,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.70/35,963.55 = 21,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.70x = 35,963.55 × 21,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.70x = 757,381,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,381,573.94/23,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,589.55

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