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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.60, 35,545.80 and 12,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.60, 35,545.80 and 12,049.40 is: 18,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.60 : 35,545.80 = 12,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.60/35,545.80 = 12,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.60x = 35,545.80 × 12,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.60x = 428,305,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,305,562.52/23,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.42

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