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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,030.88, 34,366.69 and 20,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,030.88, 34,366.69 and 20,548.62 is: 30,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,030.88 : 34,366.69 = 20,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,030.88/34,366.69 = 20,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,030.88x = 34,366.69 × 20,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,030.88x = 706,188,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,188,053.47/23,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,662.66

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