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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.62, 34,363.34 and 20,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.62, 34,363.34 and 20,546.38 is: 30,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.62 : 34,363.34 = 20,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.62/34,363.34 = 20,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.62x = 34,363.34 × 20,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.62x = 706,042,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,042,053.07/23,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,659.33

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