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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.96, 32,639.65 and 19,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.96, 32,639.65 and 19,180.16 is: 26,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.96 : 32,639.65 = 19,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.96/32,639.65 = 19,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.96x = 32,639.65 × 19,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.96x = 626,033,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,033,498.20/23,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.09

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