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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.10, 35,433.89 and 20,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.10, 35,433.89 and 20,323.02 is: 30,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.10 : 35,433.89 = 20,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.10/35,433.89 = 20,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.10x = 35,433.89 × 20,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.10x = 720,123,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,123,553.53/23,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,595.25

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