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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.46, 32,180.52 and 18,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.46, 32,180.52 and 18,999.24 is: 26,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.46 : 32,180.52 = 18,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.46/32,180.52 = 18,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.46x = 32,180.52 × 18,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.46x = 611,405,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,405,422.80/23,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,234.43

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