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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.80, 34,921.20 and 20,559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.80, 34,921.20 and 20,559.20 is: 30,838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.80 : 34,921.20 = 20,559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.80/34,921.20 = 20,559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.80x = 34,921.20 × 20,559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.80x = 717,951,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,951,935.04/23,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,838.80

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