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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.62, 34,762.91 and 20,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.62, 34,762.91 and 20,803.42 is: 31,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.62 : 34,762.91 = 20,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.62/34,762.91 = 20,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.62x = 34,762.91 × 20,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.62x = 723,187,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,187,417.15/23,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,045.25

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