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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.37, 32,996.43 and 18,912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.37, 32,996.43 and 18,912.74 is: 26,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.37 : 32,996.43 = 18,912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.37/32,996.43 = 18,912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.37x = 32,996.43 × 18,912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.37x = 624,052,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,052,736.54/23,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.08

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