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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,492.96, 32,425.46 and 18,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,492.96, 32,425.46 and 18,378.34 is: 25,366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,492.96 : 32,425.46 = 18,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,492.96/32,425.46 = 18,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,492.96x = 32,425.46 × 18,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,492.96x = 595,926,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,926,128.54/23,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,366.16

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