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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.46, 31,965.48 and 19,834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.46, 31,965.48 and 19,834.35 is: 27,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.46 : 31,965.48 = 19,834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.46/31,965.48 = 19,834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.46x = 31,965.48 × 19,834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.46x = 634,014,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,014,518.24/23,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,351.25

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