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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.30, 35,915.85 and 18,059.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.30, 35,915.85 and 18,059.79 is: 27,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.30 : 35,915.85 = 18,059.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.30/35,915.85 = 18,059.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.30x = 35,915.85 × 18,059.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.30x = 648,632,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,632,708.67/23,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.40

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