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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,646.58, 32,679.30 and 19,391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,646.58, 32,679.30 and 19,391.02 is: 26,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,646.58 : 32,679.30 = 19,391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,646.58/32,679.30 = 19,391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,646.58x = 32,679.30 × 19,391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,646.58x = 633,684,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,684,959.89/23,646.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.17

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