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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.89, 32,687.62 and 19,385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.89, 32,687.62 and 19,385.55 is: 26,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.89 : 32,687.62 = 19,385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.89/32,687.62 = 19,385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.89x = 32,687.62 × 19,385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.89x = 633,667,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,667,491.89/23,705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,730.38

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