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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.95, 35,780.99 and 18,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.95, 35,780.99 and 18,601.95 is: 27,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.95 : 35,780.99 = 18,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.95/35,780.99 = 18,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.95x = 35,780.99 × 18,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.95x = 665,596,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,596,186.93/23,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,908.83

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