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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.70, 32,778.40 and 19,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.70, 32,778.40 and 19,055.26 is: 26,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.70 : 32,778.40 = 19,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.70/32,778.40 = 19,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.70x = 32,778.40 × 19,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.70x = 624,600,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,600,934.38/23,736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,313.72

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