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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.18, 32,457.51 and 19,051.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.18, 32,457.51 and 19,051.62 is: 26,304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.18 : 32,457.51 = 19,051.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.18/32,457.51 = 19,051.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.18x = 32,457.51 × 19,051.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.18x = 618,368,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,368,146.67/23,508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.38

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