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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,085.80, 34,628.70 and 20,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,085.80, 34,628.70 and 20,169.80 is: 30,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,085.80 : 34,628.70 = 20,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,085.80/34,628.70 = 20,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,085.80x = 34,628.70 × 20,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,085.80x = 698,453,953.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,453,953.26/23,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,254.70

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