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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,532.89, 35,091.72 and 20,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,532.89, 35,091.72 and 20,266.97 is: 30,221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,532.89 : 35,091.72 = 20,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,532.89/35,091.72 = 20,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,532.89x = 35,091.72 × 20,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,532.89x = 711,202,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,202,661.03/23,532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,221.65

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