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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.20, 35,979.30 and 22,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.20, 35,979.30 and 22,236.60 is: 33,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.20 : 35,979.30 = 22,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.20/35,979.30 = 22,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.20x = 35,979.30 × 22,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.20x = 800,057,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,057,302.38/23,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,354.90

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