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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.80, 35,578.41 and 12,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.80, 35,578.41 and 12,032.71 is: 18,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.80 : 35,578.41 = 12,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.80/35,578.41 = 12,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.80x = 35,578.41 × 12,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.80x = 428,104,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,104,689.79/23,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.41

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