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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,048.72, 34,575.22 and 17,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,048.72, 34,575.22 and 17,860.40 is: 26,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,048.72 : 34,575.22 = 17,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,048.72/34,575.22 = 17,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,048.72x = 34,575.22 × 17,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,048.72x = 617,527,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,527,259.29/23,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.26

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