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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.95, 32,093.98 and 20,289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.95, 32,093.98 and 20,289.93 is: 27,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.95 : 32,093.98 = 20,289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.95/32,093.98 = 20,289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.95x = 32,093.98 × 20,289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.95x = 651,184,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,184,607.62/23,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,987.54

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