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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.38, 33,008.44 and 19,932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.38, 33,008.44 and 19,932.82 is: 27,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.38 : 33,008.44 = 19,932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.38/33,008.44 = 19,932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.38x = 33,008.44 × 19,932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.38x = 657,951,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,951,293.00/23,918.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,508.19

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