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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.80, 34,686.68 and 20,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.80, 34,686.68 and 20,070.60 is: 30,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.80 : 34,686.68 = 20,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.80/34,686.68 = 20,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.80x = 34,686.68 × 20,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.80x = 696,182,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,182,479.61/23,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,034.02

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