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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.70, 35,966.31 and 6,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.70, 35,966.31 and 6,450.58 is: 9,675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.70 : 35,966.31 = 6,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.70/35,966.31 = 6,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.70x = 35,966.31 × 6,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.70x = 232,003,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,003,559.96/23,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.00

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