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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,310.40, 34,965.60 and 20,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,310.40, 34,965.60 and 20,977.60 is: 31,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,310.40 : 34,965.60 = 20,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,310.40/34,965.60 = 20,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,310.40x = 34,965.60 × 20,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,310.40x = 733,494,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,494,370.56/23,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,466.40

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