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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.70, 35,618.85 and 19,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.70, 35,618.85 and 19,368.30 is: 29,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.70 : 35,618.85 = 19,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.70/35,618.85 = 19,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.70x = 35,618.85 × 19,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.70x = 689,876,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,876,572.46/23,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,017.26

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