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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,358.70, 30,695.05 and 20,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,358.70, 30,695.05 and 20,232.34 is: 30,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,358.70 : 30,695.05 = 20,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,358.70/30,695.05 = 20,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,358.70x = 30,695.05 × 20,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,358.70x = 621,032,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,032,687.92/20,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,504.54

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