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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.62, 35,459.04 and 20,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.62, 35,459.04 and 20,278.92 is: 30,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.62 : 35,459.04 = 20,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.62/35,459.04 = 20,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.62x = 35,459.04 × 20,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.62x = 719,071,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,071,035.44/23,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,564.15

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