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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,132.70, 34,650.45 and 19,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,132.70, 34,650.45 and 19,244.70 is: 28,826.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,132.70 : 34,650.45 = 19,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,132.70/34,650.45 = 19,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,132.70x = 34,650.45 × 19,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,132.70x = 666,837,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,837,515.12/23,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,826.62

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