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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.89, 32,649.48 and 13,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.89, 32,649.48 and 13,049.30 is: 18,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.89 : 32,649.48 = 13,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.89/32,649.48 = 13,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.89x = 32,649.48 × 13,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.89x = 426,052,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,052,940.99/23,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.16

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