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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,053.52, 31,746.90 and 20,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,053.52, 31,746.90 and 20,027.26 is: 27,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,053.52 : 31,746.90 = 20,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,053.52/31,746.90 = 20,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,053.52x = 31,746.90 × 20,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,053.52x = 635,803,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,803,420.49/23,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,579.45

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