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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,609.48, 35,368.14 and 18,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,609.48, 35,368.14 and 18,390.92 is: 27,550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,609.48 : 35,368.14 = 18,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,609.48/35,368.14 = 18,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,609.48x = 35,368.14 × 18,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,609.48x = 650,452,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,452,633.29/23,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,550.49

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