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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.88, 34,578.84 and 20,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.88, 34,578.84 and 20,130.32 is: 30,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.88 : 34,578.84 = 20,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.88/34,578.84 = 20,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.88x = 34,578.84 × 20,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.88x = 696,083,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,083,114.43/23,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,229.15

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