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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,779.96, 32,850.52 and 18,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,779.96, 32,850.52 and 18,993.62 is: 26,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,779.96 : 32,850.52 = 18,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,779.96/32,850.52 = 18,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,779.96x = 32,850.52 × 18,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,779.96x = 623,950,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,950,293.68/23,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,238.49

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