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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.77, 31,755.48 and 20,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.77, 31,755.48 and 20,033.51 is: 27,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.77 : 31,755.48 = 20,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.77/31,755.48 = 20,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.77x = 31,755.48 × 20,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.77x = 636,173,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,173,621.70/23,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,588.03

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