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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.62, 31,793.58 and 19,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.62, 31,793.58 and 19,232.96 is: 26,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.62 : 31,793.58 = 19,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.62/31,793.58 = 19,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.62x = 31,793.58 × 19,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.62x = 611,484,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,484,493.43/23,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,517.54

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