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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.76, 32,418.42 and 18,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.76, 32,418.42 and 18,999.56 is: 26,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.76 : 32,418.42 = 18,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.76/32,418.42 = 18,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.76x = 32,418.42 × 18,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.76x = 615,935,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,935,715.90/23,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.68

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