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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,690.82, 32,732.60 and 18,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,690.82, 32,732.60 and 18,693.08 is: 25,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,690.82 : 32,732.60 = 18,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,690.82/32,732.60 = 18,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,690.82x = 32,732.60 × 18,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,690.82x = 611,872,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,872,853.28/23,690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.42

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