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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.46, 35,445.69 and 18,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.46, 35,445.69 and 18,119.22 is: 27,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.46 : 35,445.69 = 18,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.46/35,445.69 = 18,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.46x = 35,445.69 × 18,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.46x = 642,248,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,248,255.16/23,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.83

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