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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.42, 35,577.85 and 12,032.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.42, 35,577.85 and 12,032.34 is: 18,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.42 : 35,577.85 = 12,032.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.42/35,577.85 = 12,032.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.42x = 35,577.85 × 12,032.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.42x = 428,084,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,084,549.62/23,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.85

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