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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.48, 35,437.80 and 17,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.48, 35,437.80 and 17,441.52 is: 26,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.48 : 35,437.80 = 17,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.48/35,437.80 = 17,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.48x = 35,437.80 × 17,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.48x = 618,089,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,089,097.46/23,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.82

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