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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.20, 35,979.30 and 21,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.20, 35,979.30 and 21,070.20 is: 31,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.20 : 35,979.30 = 21,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.20/35,979.30 = 21,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.20x = 35,979.30 × 21,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.20x = 758,091,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,091,046.86/23,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,605.30

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