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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.82, 34,878.72 and 18,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.82, 34,878.72 and 18,522.92 is: 27,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.82 : 34,878.72 = 18,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.82/34,878.72 = 18,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.82x = 34,878.72 × 18,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.82x = 646,055,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,055,740.26/23,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,788.75

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