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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.55, 35,032.22 and 18,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.55, 35,032.22 and 18,372.68 is: 27,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.55 : 35,032.22 = 18,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.55/35,032.22 = 18,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.55x = 35,032.22 × 18,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.55x = 643,635,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,635,767.75/23,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.25

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