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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.52, 35,033.58 and 12,678.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.52, 35,033.58 and 12,678.39 is: 19,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.52 : 35,033.58 = 12,678.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.52/35,033.58 = 12,678.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.52x = 35,033.58 × 12,678.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.52x = 444,169,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,169,390.34/23,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.45

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