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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.56, 31,826.36 and 18,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.56, 31,826.36 and 18,082.92 is: 24,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.56 : 31,826.36 = 18,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.56/31,826.36 = 18,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.56x = 31,826.36 × 18,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.56x = 575,513,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,513,521.77/23,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.70

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