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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.62, 32,545.50 and 19,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.62, 32,545.50 and 19,340.97 is: 26,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.62 : 32,545.50 = 19,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.62/32,545.50 = 19,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.62x = 32,545.50 × 19,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.62x = 629,461,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,461,539.14/23,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.75

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