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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.30, 36,042.15 and 23,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.30, 36,042.15 and 23,221.70 is: 34,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.30 : 36,042.15 = 23,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.30/36,042.15 = 23,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.30x = 36,042.15 × 23,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.30x = 836,959,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,959,994.66/23,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,874.35

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