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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,030.51, 34,366.13 and 20,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,030.51, 34,366.13 and 20,548.26 is: 30,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,030.51 : 34,366.13 = 20,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,030.51/34,366.13 = 20,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,030.51x = 34,366.13 × 20,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,030.51x = 706,164,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,164,071.69/23,030.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,662.12

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