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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.26, 34,362.78 and 20,546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.26, 34,362.78 and 20,546.01 is: 30,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.26 : 34,362.78 = 20,546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.26/34,362.78 = 20,546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.26x = 34,362.78 × 20,546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.26x = 706,018,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,018,021.51/23,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,658.77

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