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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,519.62, 35,261.31 and 20,395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,519.62, 35,261.31 and 20,395.33 is: 30,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,519.62 : 35,261.31 = 20,395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,519.62/35,261.31 = 20,395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,519.62x = 35,261.31 × 20,395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,519.62x = 719,165,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,165,877.38/23,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,577.28

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