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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.56, 36,008.42 and 19,304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.56, 36,008.42 and 19,304.18 is: 29,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.56 : 36,008.42 = 19,304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.56/36,008.42 = 19,304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.56x = 36,008.42 × 19,304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.56x = 695,113,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,113,021.20/23,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,021.62

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