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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.56, 36,018.92 and 19,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.56, 36,018.92 and 19,311.20 is: 29,032.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.56 : 36,018.92 = 19,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.56/36,018.92 = 19,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.56x = 36,018.92 × 19,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.56x = 695,568,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,568,567.90/23,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,032.15

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