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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.40, 32,571.45 and 23,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.40, 32,571.45 and 23,019.30 is: 31,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.40 : 32,571.45 = 23,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.40/32,571.45 = 23,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.40x = 32,571.45 × 23,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.40x = 749,771,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,771,978.99/23,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,668.82

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