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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.93, 32,774.23 and 20,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.93, 32,774.23 and 20,032.26 is: 27,623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.93 : 32,774.23 = 20,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.93/32,774.23 = 20,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.93x = 32,774.23 × 20,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.93x = 656,541,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,541,916.59/23,767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.02

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