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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.96, 32,844.99 and 18,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.96, 32,844.99 and 18,989.62 is: 26,232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.96 : 32,844.99 = 18,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.96/32,844.99 = 18,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.96x = 32,844.99 × 18,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.96x = 623,713,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,713,714.78/23,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.96

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