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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.60, 34,907.40 and 20,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.60, 34,907.40 and 20,744.40 is: 31,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.60 : 34,907.40 = 20,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.60/34,907.40 = 20,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.60x = 34,907.40 × 20,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.60x = 724,133,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,133,068.56/23,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,116.60

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