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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.30, 35,592.66 and 12,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.30, 35,592.66 and 12,042.21 is: 18,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.30 : 35,592.66 = 12,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.30/35,592.66 = 12,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.30x = 35,592.66 × 12,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.30x = 428,614,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,614,286.18/23,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.66

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