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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.64, 35,942.30 and 19,789.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.64, 35,942.30 and 19,789.22 is: 29,640.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.64 : 35,942.30 = 19,789.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.64/35,942.30 = 19,789.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.64x = 35,942.30 × 19,789.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.64x = 711,270,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,270,082.01/23,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,640.40

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