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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.52, 34,984.20 and 20,129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.52, 34,984.20 and 20,129.78 is: 30,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.52 : 34,984.20 = 20,129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.52/34,984.20 = 20,129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.52x = 34,984.20 × 20,129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.52x = 704,224,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,224,249.48/23,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,123.99

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