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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.26, 32,637.62 and 13,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.26, 32,637.62 and 13,040.27 is: 17,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.26 : 32,637.62 = 13,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.26/32,637.62 = 13,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.26x = 32,637.62 × 13,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.26x = 425,603,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,603,393.35/23,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.72

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