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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,304.46, 32,179.14 and 18,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,304.46, 32,179.14 and 18,998.24 is: 26,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,304.46 : 32,179.14 = 18,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,304.46/32,179.14 = 18,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,304.46x = 32,179.14 × 18,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,304.46x = 611,346,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,346,929.72/23,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,233.05

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