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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.97, 33,040.95 and 18,935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.97, 33,040.95 and 18,935.19 is: 26,112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.97 : 33,040.95 = 18,935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.97/33,040.95 = 18,935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.97x = 33,040.95 × 18,935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.97x = 625,636,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,636,471.12/23,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.83

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