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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.66, 32,032.76 and 23,186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.66, 32,032.76 and 23,186.76 is: 31,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.66 : 32,032.76 = 23,186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.66/32,032.76 = 23,186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.66x = 32,032.76 × 23,186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.66x = 742,735,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,735,918.26/23,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,932.36

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