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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,451.36, 32,348.88 and 20,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,451.36, 32,348.88 and 20,302.08 is: 28,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,451.36 : 32,348.88 = 20,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,451.36/32,348.88 = 20,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,451.36x = 32,348.88 × 20,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,451.36x = 656,749,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,749,549.67/23,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,004.75

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