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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.80, 34,564.20 and 19,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.80, 34,564.20 and 19,586.80 is: 29,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.80 : 34,564.20 = 19,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.80/34,564.20 = 19,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.80x = 34,564.20 × 19,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.80x = 677,002,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,002,072.56/23,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,380.20

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