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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.41, 32,844.25 and 18,989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.41, 32,844.25 and 18,989.07 is: 26,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.41 : 32,844.25 = 18,989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.41/32,844.25 = 18,989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.41x = 32,844.25 × 18,989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.41x = 623,681,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,681,740.85/23,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.22

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