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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,530.63, 35,465.08 and 20,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,530.63, 35,465.08 and 20,282.92 is: 30,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,530.63 : 35,465.08 = 20,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,530.63/35,465.08 = 20,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,530.63x = 35,465.08 × 20,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,530.63x = 719,335,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,335,380.43/23,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,570.17

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