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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.01, 32,649.05 and 13,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.01, 32,649.05 and 13,049.63 is: 18,008.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.01 : 32,649.05 = 13,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.01/32,649.05 = 13,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.01x = 32,649.05 × 13,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.01x = 426,057,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,057,957.10/23,659.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.27

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