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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.55, 35,030.72 and 18,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.55, 35,030.72 and 18,371.68 is: 27,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.55 : 35,030.72 = 18,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.55/35,030.72 = 18,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.55x = 35,030.72 × 18,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.55x = 643,573,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,573,136.36/23,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,550.76

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