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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.44, 35,869.98 and 18,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.44, 35,869.98 and 18,366.50 is: 27,525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.44 : 35,869.98 = 18,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.44/35,869.98 = 18,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.44x = 35,869.98 × 18,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.44x = 658,805,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,805,987.67/23,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,525.44

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