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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.78, 35,457.48 and 8,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.78, 35,457.48 and 8,055 is: 12,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.78 : 35,457.48 = 8,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.78/35,457.48 = 8,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.78x = 35,457.48 × 8,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.78x = 285,610,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,610,001.40/23,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.78

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