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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.80, 36,006.90 and 23,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.80, 36,006.90 and 23,198.20 is: 34,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.80 : 36,006.90 = 23,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.80/36,006.90 = 23,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.80x = 36,006.90 × 23,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.80x = 835,295,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,295,267.58/23,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,839.10

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