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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.59, 32,244.12 and 18,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.59, 32,244.12 and 18,958.11 is: 26,101.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.59 : 32,244.12 = 18,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.59/32,244.12 = 18,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.59x = 32,244.12 × 18,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.59x = 611,287,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,287,573.81/23,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.55

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