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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.08, 32,808.34 and 23,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.08, 32,808.34 and 23,340 is: 32,345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.08 : 32,808.34 = 23,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.08/32,808.34 = 23,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.08x = 32,808.34 × 23,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.08x = 765,746,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,746,655.60/23,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,345.36

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