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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.26, 32,649.75 and 13,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.26, 32,649.75 and 13,048.94 is: 18,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.26 : 32,649.75 = 13,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.26/32,649.75 = 13,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.26x = 32,649.75 × 13,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.26x = 426,044,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,044,465.52/23,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.51

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