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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,079.80, 34,619.70 and 20,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,079.80, 34,619.70 and 20,163.80 is: 30,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,079.80 : 34,619.70 = 20,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,079.80/34,619.70 = 20,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,079.80x = 34,619.70 × 20,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,079.80x = 698,064,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,064,706.86/23,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,245.70

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