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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,045.82, 34,577.24 and 18,644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,045.82, 34,577.24 and 18,644.28 is: 27,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,045.82 : 34,577.24 = 18,644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,045.82/34,577.24 = 18,644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,045.82x = 34,577.24 × 18,644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,045.82x = 644,667,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,667,650.97/23,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,973.30

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