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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,052.78, 31,830.66 and 18,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,052.78, 31,830.66 and 18,008.28 is: 24,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,052.78 : 31,830.66 = 18,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,052.78/31,830.66 = 18,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,052.78x = 31,830.66 × 18,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,052.78x = 573,215,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,215,437.86/23,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.35

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