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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.04, 31,862.76 and 18,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.04, 31,862.76 and 18,031.54 is: 24,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.04 : 31,862.76 = 18,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.04/31,862.76 = 18,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.04x = 31,862.76 × 18,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.04x = 574,534,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,534,631.45/23,076.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.45

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