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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.78, 35,090.89 and 17,869.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.78, 35,090.89 and 17,869.82 is: 26,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.78 : 35,090.89 = 17,869.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.78/35,090.89 = 17,869.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.78x = 35,090.89 × 17,869.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.78x = 627,067,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,067,887.94/23,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,730.63

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