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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.76, 32,716.68 and 19,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.76, 32,716.68 and 19,465.20 is: 26,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.76 : 32,716.68 = 19,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.76/32,716.68 = 19,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.76x = 32,716.68 × 19,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.76x = 636,836,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,836,719.54/23,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.05

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