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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.21, 32,795.66 and 20,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.21, 32,795.66 and 20,226.63 is: 27,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.21 : 32,795.66 = 20,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.21/32,795.66 = 20,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.21x = 32,795.66 × 20,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.21x = 663,345,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,345,730.99/23,819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,849.20

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