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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.91, 35,180.61 and 20,583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.91, 35,180.61 and 20,583.91 is: 30,815.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.91 : 35,180.61 = 20,583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.91/35,180.61 = 20,583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.91x = 35,180.61 × 20,583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.91x = 724,154,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,154,509.99/23,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,815.20

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