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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,963.80, 34,445.70 and 20,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,963.80, 34,445.70 and 20,458.20 is: 30,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,963.80 : 34,445.70 = 20,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,963.80/34,445.70 = 20,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,963.80x = 34,445.70 × 20,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,963.80x = 704,697,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,697,019.74/22,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,687.30

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