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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,959.24, 35,770.40 and 18,307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,959.24, 35,770.40 and 18,307.33 is: 27,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,959.24 : 35,770.40 = 18,307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,959.24/35,770.40 = 18,307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,959.24x = 35,770.40 × 18,307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,959.24x = 654,860,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,860,425.50/23,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.27

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