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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.84, 35,229.40 and 20,310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.84, 35,229.40 and 20,310.07 is: 30,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.84 : 35,229.40 = 20,310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.84/35,229.40 = 20,310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.84x = 35,229.40 × 20,310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.84x = 715,511,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,511,580.06/23,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.52

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