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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.93, 34,762.38 and 20,045.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.93, 34,762.38 and 20,045.63 is: 30,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.93 : 34,762.38 = 20,045.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.93/34,762.38 = 20,045.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.93x = 34,762.38 × 20,045.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.93x = 696,833,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,833,633.59/23,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,068.43

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