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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.49, 32,917.55 and 19,042.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.49, 32,917.55 and 19,042.17 is: 26,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.49 : 32,917.55 = 19,042.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.49/32,917.55 = 19,042.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.49x = 32,917.55 × 19,042.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.49x = 626,821,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,821,487.87/23,828.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.55

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