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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.60, 35,421.18 and 18,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.60, 35,421.18 and 18,702.28 is: 28,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.60 : 35,421.18 = 18,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.60/35,421.18 = 18,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.60x = 35,421.18 × 18,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.60x = 662,456,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,456,826.29/23,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,045.72

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