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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.62, 32,578.56 and 19,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.62, 32,578.56 and 19,365.24 is: 26,699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.62 : 32,578.56 = 19,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.62/32,578.56 = 19,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.62x = 32,578.56 × 19,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.62x = 630,891,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,891,633.25/23,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,699.19

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