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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.51, 32,837.41 and 13,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.51, 32,837.41 and 13,040.30 is: 17,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.51 : 32,837.41 = 13,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.51/32,837.41 = 13,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.51x = 32,837.41 × 13,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.51x = 428,209,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,209,677.62/23,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.40

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