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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.70, 34,962.39 and 18,377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.70, 34,962.39 and 18,377.79 is: 27,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.70 : 34,962.39 = 18,377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.70/34,962.39 = 18,377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.70x = 34,962.39 × 18,377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.70x = 642,531,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,531,461.32/23,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.71

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