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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,159.98, 34,656.92 and 20,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,159.98, 34,656.92 and 20,050.68 is: 30,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,159.98 : 34,656.92 = 20,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,159.98/34,656.92 = 20,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,159.98x = 34,656.92 × 20,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,159.98x = 694,894,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,894,900.43/23,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.13

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