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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.62, 34,705.65 and 19,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.62, 34,705.65 and 19,068.26 is: 28,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.62 : 34,705.65 = 19,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.62/34,705.65 = 19,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.62x = 34,705.65 × 19,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.62x = 661,776,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,776,277.64/23,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,551.15

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