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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.41, 32,959.96 and 18,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.41, 32,959.96 and 18,225.19 is: 25,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.41 : 32,959.96 = 18,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.41/32,959.96 = 18,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.41x = 32,959.96 × 18,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.41x = 600,701,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,701,533.39/23,900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.52

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