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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.42, 35,825.07 and 12,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.42, 35,825.07 and 12,036.33 is: 18,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.42 : 35,825.07 = 12,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.42/35,825.07 = 12,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.42x = 35,825.07 × 12,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.42x = 431,202,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,202,364.79/23,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.87

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