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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.37, 34,735.98 and 18,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.37, 34,735.98 and 18,464.70 is: 27,571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.37 : 34,735.98 = 18,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.37/34,735.98 = 18,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.37x = 34,735.98 × 18,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.37x = 641,389,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,389,363.07/23,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,571.98

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