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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.88, 32,997.12 and 18,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.88, 32,997.12 and 18,913.24 is: 26,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.88 : 32,997.12 = 18,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.88/32,997.12 = 18,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.88x = 32,997.12 × 18,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.88x = 624,082,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,082,284.88/23,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.76

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