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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.86, 35,113.46 and 20,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.86, 35,113.46 and 20,381.20 is: 30,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.86 : 35,113.46 = 20,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.86/35,113.46 = 20,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.86x = 35,113.46 × 20,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.86x = 715,654,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,654,450.95/23,464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,498.99

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