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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.81, 32,346.84 and 18,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.81, 32,346.84 and 18,673.90 is: 25,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.81 : 32,346.84 = 18,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.81/32,346.84 = 18,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.81x = 32,346.84 × 18,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.81x = 604,041,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,041,574.61/23,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,767.70

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