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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.96, 32,607.18 and 18,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.96, 32,607.18 and 18,608.44 is: 25,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.96 : 32,607.18 = 18,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.96/32,607.18 = 18,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.96x = 32,607.18 × 18,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.96x = 606,768,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,768,589.56/23,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.97

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