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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.39, 35,271.37 and 18,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.39, 35,271.37 and 18,009.85 is: 26,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.39 : 35,271.37 = 18,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.39/35,271.37 = 18,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.39x = 35,271.37 × 18,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.39x = 635,232,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,232,082.99/23,533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,992.80

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