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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.34, 35,532.90 and 17,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.34, 35,532.90 and 17,871.18 is: 26,757.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.34 : 35,532.90 = 17,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.34/35,532.90 = 17,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.34x = 35,532.90 × 17,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.34x = 635,014,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,014,851.82/23,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,757.36

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