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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.92, 35,598.10 and 12,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.92, 35,598.10 and 12,045.84 is: 18,068.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.92 : 35,598.10 = 12,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.92/35,598.10 = 12,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.92x = 35,598.10 × 12,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.92x = 428,809,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,809,016.90/23,732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.11

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