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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.12, 34,367.06 and 20,548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.12, 34,367.06 and 20,548.88 is: 30,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.12 : 34,367.06 = 20,548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.12/34,367.06 = 20,548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.12x = 34,367.06 × 20,548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.12x = 706,204,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,204,591.89/23,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,663.06

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