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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,324.20, 34,986.30 and 19,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,324.20, 34,986.30 and 19,679.20 is: 29,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,324.20 : 34,986.30 = 19,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,324.20/34,986.30 = 19,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,324.20x = 34,986.30 × 19,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,324.20x = 688,502,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,502,394.96/23,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,518.80

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