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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.17, 32,936.82 and 19,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.17, 32,936.82 and 19,062.29 is: 26,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.17 : 32,936.82 = 19,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.17/32,936.82 = 19,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.17x = 32,936.82 × 19,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.17x = 627,851,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,851,214.52/23,891.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.63

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