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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,590.37, 35,276.19 and 18,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,590.37, 35,276.19 and 18,265.02 is: 27,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,590.37 : 35,276.19 = 18,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,590.37/35,276.19 = 18,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,590.37x = 35,276.19 × 18,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,590.37x = 644,320,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,320,315.87/23,590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,312.85

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