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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.58, 32,622.62 and 13,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.58, 32,622.62 and 13,029.21 is: 17,980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.58 : 32,622.62 = 13,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.58/32,622.62 = 13,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.58x = 32,622.62 × 13,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.58x = 425,046,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,046,901.58/23,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.31

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