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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826.30, 35,719.63 and 18,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826.30, 35,719.63 and 18,584.54 is: 27,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826.30 : 35,719.63 = 18,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826.30/35,719.63 = 18,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826.30x = 35,719.63 × 18,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826.30x = 663,832,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,832,905.95/23,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,861.35

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