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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.20, 35,964.77 and 18,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.20, 35,964.77 and 18,052.99 is: 27,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.20 : 35,964.77 = 18,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.20/35,964.77 = 18,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.20x = 35,964.77 × 18,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.20x = 649,271,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,271,744.14/23,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.41

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