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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,149.94, 31,945.02 and 13,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,149.94, 31,945.02 and 13,079.25 is: 18,048.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,149.94 : 31,945.02 = 13,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,149.94/31,945.02 = 13,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,149.94x = 31,945.02 × 13,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,149.94x = 417,816,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,816,853.79/23,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.29

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