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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.50, 34,945.48 and 18,366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.50, 34,945.48 and 18,366.59 is: 27,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.50 : 34,945.48 = 18,366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.50/34,945.48 = 18,366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.50x = 34,945.48 × 18,366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.50x = 641,829,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,829,036.95/23,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,526.82

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