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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.79, 35,018.33 and 20,757.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.79, 35,018.33 and 20,757.87 is: 31,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.79 : 35,018.33 = 20,757.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.79/35,018.33 = 20,757.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.79x = 35,018.33 × 20,757.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.79x = 726,905,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,905,837.97/23,375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,096.52

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