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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.91, 32,080.83 and 18,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.91, 32,080.83 and 18,161.65 is: 25,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.91 : 32,080.83 = 18,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.91/32,080.83 = 18,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.91x = 32,080.83 × 18,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.91x = 582,640,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,640,778.16/23,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,036.23

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