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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.46, 32,353.20 and 19,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.46, 32,353.20 and 19,181.52 is: 26,450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.46 : 32,353.20 = 19,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.46/32,353.20 = 19,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.46x = 32,353.20 × 19,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.46x = 620,583,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,583,552.86/23,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,450.06

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