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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.70, 34,656.50 and 20,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.70, 34,656.50 and 20,050.40 is: 30,003.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.70 : 34,656.50 = 20,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.70/34,656.50 = 20,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.70x = 34,656.50 × 20,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.70x = 694,876,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,876,824.37/23,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,003.71

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