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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.82, 32,091.05 and 20,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.82, 32,091.05 and 20,287.80 is: 27,984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.82 : 32,091.05 = 20,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.82/32,091.05 = 20,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.82x = 32,091.05 × 20,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.82x = 651,056,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,056,854.91/23,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,984.61

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