Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.28, 34,670.84 and 20,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,169.28, 34,670.84 and 20,060 is: 30,018.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,169.28 : 34,670.84 = 20,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,169.28/34,670.84 = 20,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,169.28x = 34,670.84 × 20,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,169.28x = 695,497,050.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,497,050.40/23,169.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,018.07
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