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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.26, 35,611.29 and 12,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.26, 35,611.29 and 12,638.10 is: 18,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.26 : 35,611.29 = 12,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.26/35,611.29 = 12,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.26x = 35,611.29 × 12,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.26x = 450,059,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,059,044.15/23,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.03

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