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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.99, 34,979.94 and 20,109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.99, 34,979.94 and 20,109.18 is: 30,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.99 : 34,979.94 = 20,109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.99/34,979.94 = 20,109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.99x = 34,979.94 × 20,109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.99x = 703,417,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,417,909.85/23,319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,163.73

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