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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,527.26, 35,206.68 and 20,375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,527.26, 35,206.68 and 20,375.62 is: 30,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,527.26 : 35,206.68 = 20,375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,527.26/35,206.68 = 20,375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,527.26x = 35,206.68 × 20,375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,527.26x = 717,357,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,357,921.53/23,527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.50

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