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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.32, 35,879.20 and 18,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.32, 35,879.20 and 18,664.96 is: 27,963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.32 : 35,879.20 = 18,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.32/35,879.20 = 18,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.32x = 35,879.20 × 18,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.32x = 669,683,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,683,832.83/23,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,963.71

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