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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,485.68, 35,046.34 and 20,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,485.68, 35,046.34 and 20,993.04 is: 31,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,485.68 : 35,046.34 = 20,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,485.68/35,046.34 = 20,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,485.68x = 35,046.34 × 20,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,485.68x = 735,729,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,729,217.47/23,485.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,326.72

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