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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.66, 32,513.76 and 23,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.66, 32,513.76 and 23,087.76 is: 31,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.66 : 32,513.76 = 23,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.66/32,513.76 = 23,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.66x = 32,513.76 × 23,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.66x = 750,669,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,669,887.58/23,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,792.34

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