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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.62, 32,991.26 and 18,908.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.62, 32,991.26 and 18,908.99 is: 26,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.62 : 32,991.26 = 18,908.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.62/32,991.26 = 18,908.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.62x = 32,991.26 × 18,908.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.62x = 623,831,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,831,145.93/23,946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.91

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