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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.29, 35,383.01 and 18,082.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.29, 35,383.01 and 18,082.29 is: 27,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.29 : 35,383.01 = 18,082.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.29/35,383.01 = 18,082.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.29x = 35,383.01 × 18,082.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.29x = 639,805,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,805,757.48/23,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,103.19

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