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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.63, 35,463.57 and 20,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.63, 35,463.57 and 20,281.92 is: 30,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.63 : 35,463.57 = 20,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.63/35,463.57 = 20,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.63x = 35,463.57 × 20,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.63x = 719,269,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,269,289.65/23,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,568.66

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