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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.62, 35,645.61 and 17,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.62, 35,645.61 and 17,935.80 is: 26,878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.62 : 35,645.61 = 17,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.62/35,645.61 = 17,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.62x = 35,645.61 × 17,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.62x = 639,332,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,332,531.84/23,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,878.95

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