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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.04, 35,021.32 and 20,288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.04, 35,021.32 and 20,288.46 is: 30,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.04 : 35,021.32 = 20,288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.04/35,021.32 = 20,288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.04x = 35,021.32 × 20,288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.04x = 710,528,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,528,599.25/23,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,280.31

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