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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.72, 34,532.61 and 20,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.72, 34,532.61 and 20,067.40 is: 30,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.72 : 34,532.61 = 20,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.72/34,532.61 = 20,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.72x = 34,532.61 × 20,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.72x = 692,979,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,979,697.91/23,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,075.00

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