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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.26, 32,680.53 and 18,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.26, 32,680.53 and 18,282.90 is: 25,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.26 : 32,680.53 = 18,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.26/32,680.53 = 18,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.26x = 32,680.53 × 18,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.26x = 597,494,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,494,861.94/23,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.43

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