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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.16, 31,752.24 and 19,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.16, 31,752.24 and 19,481.12 is: 26,856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.16 : 31,752.24 = 19,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.16/31,752.24 = 19,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.16x = 31,752.24 × 19,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.16x = 618,569,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,569,197.71/23,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.76

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