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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.80, 34,900.20 and 20,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.80, 34,900.20 and 20,350.80 is: 30,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.80 : 34,900.20 = 20,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.80/34,900.20 = 20,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.80x = 34,900.20 × 20,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.80x = 710,246,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,246,990.16/23,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,526.20

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