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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.65, 34,372.26 and 20,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.65, 34,372.26 and 20,552.40 is: 30,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.65 : 34,372.26 = 20,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.65/34,372.26 = 20,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.65x = 34,372.26 × 20,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.65x = 706,432,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,432,436.42/23,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,668.26

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