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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.79, 34,920.50 and 18,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.79, 34,920.50 and 18,349.88 is: 27,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.79 : 34,920.50 = 18,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.79/34,920.50 = 18,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.79x = 34,920.50 × 18,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.79x = 640,786,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,786,718.19/23,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,501.83

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